WHX?? 56,243 #25876 Posted yesterday at 12:20 PM 9 hours ago, CasaytheMann said: bottom of the grommet was threaded. From the motors that just have the plastic threaded in caps for checking oil. On the tube that just sits in the grommet I use a little silicone to seal that area up better. Next time you do an oil change add a 3/8 nipple and elbow to have less messy oil changes. Recently parted out one of these machines if you need something let me know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,949 #25877 Posted yesterday at 01:47 PM 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Could the grease be rejuvenated by warming it up with a good old inconstant light bulb for a couple houres? I doubt that would work. A little penetrating oil might but taking it apart is best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 8,949 #25878 Posted yesterday at 01:47 PM 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Could the grease be rejuvenated by warming it up with a good old inconstant light bulb for a couple houres? I doubt that would work. A little penetrating oil might but taking it apart is best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 76 #25879 Posted yesterday at 03:56 PM (edited) 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: From the motors that just have the plastic threaded in caps for checking oil. On the tube that just sits in the grommet I use a little silicone to seal that area up better. Next time you do an oil change add a 3/8 nipple and elbow to have less messy oil changes. Recently parted out one of these machines if you need something let me know. Does it have a side discharge or recycler cover? Edited yesterday at 03:58 PM by CasaytheMann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,243 #25880 Posted 23 hours ago 37 minutes ago, CasaytheMann said: Does it have a side discharge or recycler cover? Recycler cover. I don't use them I run a bagger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,266 #25881 Posted 23 hours ago Got the RJ out of back shed dodging all the mud in yard. Started up & running good. Now if I only can get the recoil fixed for starter. I have 2 1/2 starters but collectively cannot seem to make 1 work! I can rope start it but I want the recoil installed 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,243 #25882 Posted 23 hours ago (edited) 17 minutes ago, ML3 said: get the recoil fixed for starter. What one ML? Did you do a help thread on it? There are at least three recoils that I know of that is correct for a Clinton 1200/1290. Fairbanks Morse being the most common. Should be easy peasy but they all take different cups. I have manuals on all of them if you need. Engine Clinton Recoil starter ID.pdf That is a nice looking RJ ... Edited 22 hours ago by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,266 #25883 Posted 22 hours ago 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: What one ML? Did you do a help thread on it? There are at least three recoils that I know of that is correct for a Clinton 1200/1290. Fairbanks Morse being the most common. Should be easy peasy but they all take different cups. I have manuals on all of them if you need. Engine Clinton Recoil starter ID.pdf That is a nice looking RJ ... Thanks! Once again I can thank @Buckeyes cause I bought it from him. I agree, its simple but for some reason I must be simpler.... Appears like the tabs arent moving out to cup. Thanks for the information. Ill look at it & hope to figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 76 #25884 Posted 22 hours ago 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Recycler cover. I don't use them I run a bagger. If you have the recycler cover I'd be interested in it. Could you post a picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,146 #25885 Posted 16 hours ago Made quite a bit of progress on the 16 auto hydro swap but I've gotten slow in my old age...hopefully it's by choice 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasaytheMann 76 #25886 Posted 15 hours ago Decided to freshen up the headlight lens and get the headlights operational. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrmore 1 #25887 Posted 12 hours ago Spending over 6 hours on this damn governor I have yet to understand. I follow the manual and it still can’t get it right. This old 857 may never run. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,243 #25888 Posted 3 hours ago 18 hours ago, CasaytheMann said: If you have the recycler cover I'd be interested in it. Yes I do and be happy to sell it. Better yet trade ya even up for the deflector style if you have one. Will PM you some pics. 8 hours ago, Syrmore said: follow the manual and it still can’t get it right. Should be easy to set up so my guess is something else is not right. I see no arm to carb link so that may be your problem. Start a thread on it and we can help you out. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites