Fixing Dad's Old Craftman

[Nyboy]

My dad was told by repair shop his mower could not be fix parts are impossible to get. Mower from early 60s maybe late 50s Every spring he had it serviced, guy died. New guy work on it . All summer run rough stalled out. Dad replace spark plug now willnt even start. Was told to junk can not be fixed.

 

[thistlebloom]

Somebody can fix it.

That's funny, your lawn mower is 10 horsepower. My Farmall Cub is 9.

 

[Nyboy]

10 tired old horses

 

[seedcorn]

Guessing 2 things. Spark plug is not gapped correctly and/or wire being old and brittle may have broken. Running uneven sounds like a plugged gas filter. Could also be a dried out gaskets. All very easy to fix by a mechanic-& cheap.

 

[PhilaGardener]

Yes, all they want to do is sell you a new one!

 

[Nyboy]

I would really like to keep it reminds me of my dad, he is very proud of his tiny city lawn.

 

[seedcorn]

I wish I could tell you where to take it to get it done. I know the feeling.

Best suggestion is find an antique farm club. They would know.

 

[Rhodie Ranch]

We've had a Lawn Boy for over 20 years now. That thing starts up on the 2nd or 3rd pull. I love it!

 

[Just-Moxie]

Do any high schools in your area have summer shop classes? Or, a small engine repair course at a local college/vo-tech would probably love to be able to use it for practicing on. Get their hands dirty and what not.