cougarpitman 1 #1 Posted December 14, 2017 My daughter has found a MODEL 416 HYDRO which does not start, The lady who is selling it is a widow lady and it has not used since her husband died it appears to be in good shape with little wear. She is asking $200 for it. Any advice on if it is worth taking a shot at repairing it. I'm am old guy with some experience with small engines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted December 14, 2017 @cougarpitman to I would think $200 is a very good price for a 416 H. You can always depend on the folks here at RS to help you with any issues you may encounter, plus we have a large amount of info in the manuals section. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #4 Posted December 14, 2017 The 416-H was made from 1990 to 1997 and presuming it was running well at the time the previous owner passed away there shouldn't be any problem putting it back to work. First thing you will need to do is replace the fuel line and filter and use some Seafoam in ethanol free gas( https://www.pure-gas.org/) to give it a fresh start. ethanol does a lot of harm to small engines. Go get it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #5 Posted December 14, 2017 Do the things 953 Nut said.Also,the fuel pump on those Onans are prone to plugging due to old stale gas.I had a 416H with a tall chute blower..Wish I had kept it.VERY capable machine.For 200 bucks,it would be in my barn already. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,616 #6 Posted December 14, 2017 to the @cougarpitman. Old Guys are always welcomed. Like the boys above say, Go get it ASAP. If it were 200 mile closer to me, I would be on the road. It may just need a battery. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #7 Posted December 14, 2017 44 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said: 200 bucks,it would be in my barn already Run, don't walk, and grab that machine....and welcome to 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaySide1 137 #8 Posted December 14, 2017 parts alone on the machine are worth $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,202 #9 Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) I would say ignition mod could be bad if it’s turning over and getting gas but not starting. Common with the onan. Great deal. Go get it. Edited December 14, 2017 by richmondred01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
js5020 111 #10 Posted December 14, 2017 I'd take a 200 buc 416H, keep my 16 Auto company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,703 #11 Posted December 14, 2017 Go get it! For 200 ??? now that's a deal! Any attachments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #12 Posted December 14, 2017 Sounds delightful, meaning great. Lol Btw , . Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites