[echoman]

Traded a V series fuel tank today at the local shop for a complete, super clean 10324 that has maybe 10 hours total run time. Wiped the dust off a bit, baked the dead coil, threw some gas in it and it fired up 1st pull. It will need a new recoil(already ordered) as a starter pawl few out when I pulled the shroud to remove the coil. Bought a new coil off Ebay this afternoon also. For some reason, the govenor spring is "jacked" and the engine is over revving, so tomorrow it will get a new spring and final adjustment. All in all will have about $50 total in a mower that could easily sell for $150-$200 I'd say due to it's overall condition. I'll toss up a few pics soon.

 

[imaLawnBoyFreak]

i dont think you did good. lol. Jk. you did great. WOW. cant wait to see pics

 

[timberwolf1224]

Sweet deal! That is an awesome trade!:congrats:

 

[Indy452]

Man...I hate to hear when a fellow member gets the shaft like that....Oh well, live and learn...right?

Seriously, good job.

 

[es_bob]

Good trade, congrats.

 

[LawnboyTim]

Great Trade:trink40: ! Cant wait to see the pics.

 

[knightrider]

Man...I hate to hear when a fellow member gets the shaft like that....Oh well, live and learn...right?

Seriously, good job.

Ha Ha HA. Yep. Guy just can't get a break. Super deal there!

 

[Brad]

Congratulations! Looking forward to those pictures.

Some guys have all the luck...

 

[echoman]

Sorry the pics came out a bit dark, but here is the latest "free" addition to the group of 'boys'.

 

[Brad]

Very nice looking machine. Good trade!

 

[LawnboyTim]

Thanks for the pics.. That mower was definitly worth the trade, it looks mint!:trink40:

 

[echoman]

I'm guessing it only saw 1/2 -1 full season worth of mowing. Baked the coil, and it's revived(right now). Only draw back seems to be these cheesy carbs, as the govenor tends to hang up a bit every now and then. I installed a new spring, but had to loosen the carb bolts a bit to get the govenor to react properly. Should know more after I mow a few times with it. May end up having to swap out the carb for another. Though it hasn't been under load, I have warmed it up well, and so far, no surging with this one. Running the 37.5 pilot.

 

[imaLawnBoyFreak]

Very nice mower Echoman. Great deal

 

[echoman]

Thanks IMA! These Duraforces have such a unique sound for a mower. My son thinks it sound like a moto-x bike-I have to agree.