Recent content by lmichael

Honestly IIRC both of my (what you call "receiving bolts") basically welded nuts on mine were welded to the plate and you only needed to remove the bolt to remove the starter and I can't imagine a D722 is that different from a D782

That looks more like the weld nut. That shouldn't be turning anyway. IIRC it's welded to the back side. I don't recall having to deal with a nut when I replaced the starter on my G2160 similar engine

Was it revving to max? I get the solenoid needing replacement due to not "stopping" the engine. Which we all have to assume is why you replaced it

My G2160 with D782 is spot on to manual.

Well if it was fine prior and not now, go back to step one and put it back the way it was. Work out from there

Good sleuthing. Post up anything else you find out

Likely so. But honestly I don't care. (not being flippant BTW) I've just always been a more=less trouble regardless of the fluid involved. And yeah I get it but in my case if I drop an extra $15 or so on it per year it's just something I do, it's a past time and makes me feel better as I'm in...

I much rather just do a drop and refill life left or not. Whether coolant, engine oil, trans/gearbox, whatever. Firm believer in avoiding issues. I get it though. If you're running a fleet you want to squeeze every dime you can

Last time I was at the dealer getting filters I noted they had K branded coolant in stock and it was sort of a purplish hue. I know I know the color doesn't mean the formula

When I did the flush that first time, I used a mild flush. Just a touch of dishwasher detergent like maybe 2 teaspoons. Flushed it out with plenty of water first couple times with my hose water then, a few gallons of distilled water. Then the coolant

When I first got my G2160, I'm sure if it had ever been changed the last time was a very long time previous. When I opened the petcock it would not even drain. I had to take it out and drain out clean out all the debris and rust clogging it up. The petcock worked fine after so, I then did a...

I am very happy with my Predator blades. Hold an edge like crazy, even after times I know I've done something that should have destroyed others these don't show so much as a "nick"

If you think it may be starter or battery you can bypass it all if you CAREFULLY jump the starter solenoid. If that starts it you know battery and starter are good. Then get out your trusty Fluke and have at it

IDK if you ship a lot for business or not. I do. I have a home KitchenAid Mixer repair business and I ship them all over. I've branched out some into higher end coffee grinders as well (mostly Baratza) as they're easier to get parts for and are built to be repaired rather than thrown away. In...

IDK how it could be a "regional" issue with USPS. After all the issues have happened when I've sent things through them all over the country. So I cannot point to a section of the country and say "nope won't use them here because they're bad here" They're awful all over