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About John C. Bridgers Sr.
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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
 
   

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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) - wont stay running


Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 6/14/2007

Question
have a poulan weedeater twistnedge model te475y 25cc
it stopped running found head bolts loose,took apart replace piston ring,will only start when gas sprayed in and chock kept close and throttle full open and then for only a minute or 2. has spark,compression.???

Answer
Hello Ed:

Did you Replace the Jug or Deglaze the Old Jug? If you Deglazed the Old Jug, then What was the Ring End Gap On the Deglazed Jug? Was the Arrow on the Piston Pointed Towards the Exhaust Port? When was the Carburetor Cleaned and Rebuilt Last? Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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