JAinVA 4,619 #1 Posted May 8, 2017 I removed the plastic cover on the p216 to make it easier to roll the engine through by hand.Just as he flywheel started to move I heard a scraping noise from the tin area.I removed the screen and found this. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,499 #2 Posted May 8, 2017 Looks like chipmunks have been living there for a while, best to pull all the tins and look for nests. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #3 Posted May 8, 2017 After seeing this mess I'm glad I didn't just hook up a battery and turn the key.That Onan would have made a heck of an acorn Cuisinart. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #4 Posted May 8, 2017 Maybe the chipmunk was hoping to have his nuts 🥜 roasted , Wheel Horse Onan p216 style ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #5 Posted May 8, 2017 I know this thread is about chipmunks....however, mice are a common problem. I have a friend who swears by peppermint oil and/or dryer sheets to keep the mice away. Anyone else got any good home remedies for mice?.....other than lots of cats? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted May 8, 2017 There are no chipmunks in this part of the state,I have only seen them in the mountains.I am inclined to think mice did this.Mice are a pain but the damage that squirrels did to my truck's wiring harness was expensive. I have heard that peppermint oil is a good deterent.This was done at another location and although the cats here are the missus's pets they do keep the mice away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,602 #8 Posted May 9, 2017 Walnut shells work good for blast cleaning metal. Fire her up and let us know if acorn shells work! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #9 Posted May 9, 2017 I vacuumed them out already.Do you think I should put them back? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 887 #10 Posted May 9, 2017 moth balls work good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
