It's Always Something, update #18

snubbyfan · May 19, 2024

Just when it seems that I finally scraped enough pennies together to get a new gun, the deck on my old lawnmower starts to come apart while I was cutting my grass today.
We have a small yard and the mower's 'bout 20 years old but it still runs great and starts on the first pull.
Seems like a coupla decades of the deck flexing at the handle brackets finally took it's toll.
I figure I can store it in the shed for spare parts, everything else on it seems fine.
I'm just gonna havta use my gun money on a new mower.
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Maddog 521 · May 19, 2024

Bolt a thin steel plate to the top of the deck and then bolt the engine to it. I know that it works.

moosedog · May 19, 2024

Snubby, make sure you mount a scabbard or holster on the new mower just in case one of those Moles or Groundhogs goes off the rails.

DWalt · May 19, 2024

Maybe you can find a cheap mower on Craigslist or some mower repair shop and do an engine transplant to it.

I also have an old mower that still runs fine. But mine is only about 15 and the deck is still intact. Was looking at newer mowers at HD a few weeks ago. They sure are proud of them these days judging by their prices.

Erich · May 19, 2024

Dang it! Just the way it seems to go around here sometimes.

Just had a stick out back after some of my own yardwork and was thinking of you, Wayne.

pharmer · May 19, 2024

Good luck finding a decent gas powered mower that you can afford. My $399 Honda 6hp self propelled is nearing the end of its’ service life. I haven’t found a replacement under $4 digits. Been changing oil regularly with “high mileage” synthetic and giving it “positive waves.” Joe

Onomea · May 19, 2024

I just checked Craig's list in my area. Buncha 'em on there. One self proplelled Toro with blade stop, 190 cc engine, $80...

(Better get on a plane and fly over here to the PNW pronto, Snubby, and snap it up quick before somebody else jumps on it...)

rockquarry · May 19, 2024

I buy the cheapest non-self-propelled new mower I can find. I never change the oil but sometimes add oil. I seldom if ever change the air filter. These mowers last a long time.

cherrypointmarine · May 19, 2024

Find some kid that'll mow your lawn for $25 , just for a while , and go buy your gun . Then save up and go get the mower . You have to get your priorities in line .

LVSteve · May 19, 2024

cherrypointmarine said:
Find some kid that'll mow your lawn for $25 , just for a while , and go buy your gun . Then save up and go get the mower . You have to get your priorities in line .

This. I want to see the full Snubby review of the new gun in the other forum.

wood714 · May 19, 2024

You should post a pic of the broke mower part. One of us may have an idea how to fix/rig it up for a few more years of service.

pmanton · May 19, 2024

Buy a nanny goat. The goat keeps the lawn short. Sell the goat's milk.
The lawn grooming will then be free. Buy the gun.

Rudi · May 19, 2024

You could "mow" with a 12 ga. Just keep it low.

CAJUNLAWYER · May 20, 2024

Snubby I had that problem with an old mower. Had a still running Honda 160 cc on it. The motors whichever one you have all have a common footprint. Do some searching on replacement decks on the internet-which is what I did-and find one to swap out. Cost me $110 for the deck and delivery and I have a "new" mower. Those things ain't cheep any more and the thought of throwing away a good motor just grinded my gears. You ought to be able to scrounge repair shops for an old deck that will fit.

soFlaNative · May 20, 2024

I had a local built (Lil' Tiger) 20" 4hp Briggs that wouldn't die. Two bolts each side held the handle to the deck, left side cracked then broke leaving a small hole in the deck after almost 20 years of use. Found some flat stock, drilled it and bolted it thru beneath the deck. Good for another 5 years until the metal again got weak. Sold it to a neighbor for a buck who had welding skills, still was going strong when he moved on 5 years later.

CalifEd · May 20, 2024

wood714 said:
You should post a pic of the broke mower part. One of us may have an idea how to fix/rig it up for a few more years of service.

One thought comes to mind; JB Weld and some metal plate.
Maybe duct tape and a can of spray paint to finish it off.

BC38 · May 20, 2024

CAJUNLAWYER said:
Snubby I had that problem with an old mower. Had a still running Honda 160 cc on it. The motors whichever one you have all have a common footprint. Do some searching on replacement decks on the internet-which is what I did-and find one to swap out. Cost me $110 for the deck and delivery and I have a "new" mower. Those things ain't cheep any more and the thought of throwing away a good motor just grinded my gears. You ought to be able to scrounge repair shops for an old deck that will fit.

Take that one step farther.

Find your local mower/small engine repair place and buy a used deck from them from a mower with a blown up motor.

You probably can get the used deck for $25 or $30 and mount your engine onto it. VOILA' - you're back in business.

snubbyfan · May 23, 2024

Picked up a shiny new Troy-Bilt 21" push mower on the way home from the gym today.

jimmyj · May 23, 2024

Forget the lawn mower, buy a goat and then use the money to buy a gun.

woodsltc · May 23, 2024

jimmyj said:
Forget the lawn mower, buy a goat and then use the money to buy a gun.

Seems like a sensible idea......if the goat gets injured or stops working; well, I hear goat BBQ is pretty good.

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