I can be more specific later with makes/models if need be, but my 22 Ton splitter engine (5 HP B&S) locked up on me some years ago. I tried to use the splitter when it was like -10F outside. It was in the garage and it did start, but only ran for a minute. Then it stopped. Could not pull the cord and it had oil in it. My guess it was too cold for the oil to circulate and the piston seized up. I went to several shops and they all told me it wouldn't be worth repairing $. The last guy had a used 6.5 HP B&S off a pressure washer that he sold me. That's what I have on the splitter now. I still have the original engine and I did try and pull the cord once. it moved freely from what I remember.
Well the replacement engine is giving me fits now so I thought about trying to start the original engine. What's the worse that could happen? It lock up again? Then I thought maybe it would be better to take a look at the P&C first as you would do with a chainsaw and maybe try to replace the piston if possible.
Has anyone worked on a small engine as this?
Well the replacement engine is giving me fits now so I thought about trying to start the original engine. What's the worse that could happen? It lock up again? Then I thought maybe it would be better to take a look at the P&C first as you would do with a chainsaw and maybe try to replace the piston if possible.
Has anyone worked on a small engine as this?