Is nine months long enough?

[lynnmor 8,813]

1 hour ago, PWL216 said:

That would absolutely make sense. I hadn’t thought of that. I’m gonna give them another call today and see where they’re at. Thanks for the suggestion.

My suggestion would be to get that thing home and away from that abuse.  An easy check of the ignition timing is described in the service manual.

[953 nut 65,963]

2 hours ago, PWL216 said:

That would absolutely make sense. I hadn’t thought of that. I’m gonna give them another call today and see where they’re at. Thanks for the suggestion.

Why?       If they haven't done anything in nine months and haven't kept you informed then I don't think YOU should feel any obligation to that shop. Bring it home and let us diagnose the problem with you. Even if you need to rent or buy a tool or two it will be less expensive and quicker than having those  keep it.

[nyquil junkie 274]

They probably don't want to work on it, or they don't know how, or its just a shop that does that to everyone.

 

Its not a rocket ship, you can fix it. 

[Bill D 2,842]

On 5/19/2026 at 8:32 AM, PWL216 said:

That would absolutely make sense. I hadn’t thought of that. I’m gonna give them another call today and see where they’re at. Thanks for the suggestion.

When are you bringing it home.  I'm very interested in seeing if I was right about the key.

[WHX?? 56,568]

You guys got a problem ... he doesn't' even have it, don't know what's wrong with it yet but we already have it running n driving ... 

Edited 5 hours ago by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 31,360]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

You guys got a problem ... he doesn't' even have it, don't know what's wrong with it yet but already have it running n driving ... 

What's your point? 

 

[ohiofarmer 3,424]

On 5/17/2026 at 7:47 PM, PWL216 said:

I had a problem with my 520 H  where it wouldn’t start. I had a mobile service come in and they couldn’t get it started, and he recommended a professional shop to bring it to. So I did. They’ve now had it for nine months. I don’t think they’ve spent a lot of time looking at it other than to change the fuel pump and maybe clean the carburetor. At this point, I think it’s a matter of pride to them. But at the same time, I know they’re not working on it. I called and left a message this week and told them I have to pick it up by the in May, fixed or not. I think I’ve been pretty patient.

 

[PWL216 1,222]

8 hours ago, Bill D said:

When are you bringing it home.  I'm very interested in seeing if I was right about the key.

Hi Bill. I’ll have it next week. I’ll ping you then. And thx again. Paul

[Bill D 2,842]

2 hours ago, PWL216 said:

Hi Bill. I’ll have it next week. I’ll ping you then. And thx again. Paul

Cool.  I love pictures.