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    Using 12 v 85 ah battery in ride on mower /tractor ?

    Hello, I have been putting a lawn tractor together for my small son. I have a 12v 85ah battery that was originally used on a golf buggy, I realise that the ah is overkill but is there any reason that I can't use it on this? The engine is a 11.5 hp Briggs and Stratton and the battery starter...
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    Best muffler/silencer for exhaust

    Thank you John, does a silencer like the one you mention ( Honda 125 cc) have a muffler system inside it that "quietens" the exhaust as it goes through. I remember my dad had an old Yamaha c90 that as you say was realy quiet. I guess the fact that there is nothing inside the one I have, but...
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    Best muffler/silencer for exhaust

    Hello, I have been working on an old ride on lawnmower and " converting" it into a small tractor for my son. All is done but I am wanting to buy a muffler or silencer for it as it is fairly loud. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 11.5hp and I have set up a 1 1/2" pipe system from it that I...
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    Best muffler/silencer for lawn mower project

    Hi John, Yes I know they do cost a lot. I was hoping to use something like the Honda 90 system. Any reason that this wouldn't work. I notice the Honda 90 is about 9 hp. Thanks
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    Best muffler/silencer for lawn mower project

    Briggs and stratton 11.5 hp OHV vertical shaft. Thanks
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    Best muffler/silencer for lawn mower project

    Thanks again John. You're not going to start charging for your advice are you?
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    Best muffler/silencer for lawn mower project

    Hello, I need to fit a muffler/silencer system to a ride on mower that I am converting into a mini tractor for my young son. We live in the country but surrounded by houses and therefore would like it to be as quiet as possible. I have looked at various muffler/silencers similar to the attached...
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    Need to know where this wire on engine goes please.

    Cheers John. I may have a question or two about exhaust system over the next couple of days. Would be great to get some more info if not too much trouble
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    Need to know where this wire on engine goes please.

    Thanks John, it looks like it is is only a one wire setup from what the seller told me. Can you let me know what this wire is connected to? I am assuming, maybe wrongly to the positive on the battery? Thanks
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    Need to know where this wire on engine goes please.

    Hi John, Thanks for your response. The wire connects to a metal male "prong" using a female connector as shown with red arrow in photo of another similar coil here. I was given the impression that the other end is connected to the I on the key switch. If correct does that mean that this I...
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    Need to know where this wire on engine goes please.

    Hi as per heading I would like to know where this wire on my Briggs and Stratton engine goes. I am attaching a photo of the engine and the wire in question( pointed with red arrow) The green arrow shows where it is connected to the ignition coil using a female/male connector. I think it is the...
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    Advice on lawnmower engine please.

    Many thanks everyone
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    Advice on lawnmower engine please.

    Hello, I have inherited a Honda GVC 530 16 hp overhead cam engine that I want to fit to my ride on lawnmower. The original Briggs and Stratton had given up the ghost. It fits fine but I have a few questions about it please. There are two flexible pipes at the front as per attached photo. They...
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    I need to adapt this piece of engine, advice needed please.

    Thank you also John, I may have other questions in the future I hope you will both be happy to give me further advice. Cheers J
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    I need to adapt this piece of engine, advice needed please.

    Thanks Harry, you have pretty well confirmed what I thought but I really appreciate your advice/input. Cheers
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    I need to adapt this piece of engine, advice needed please.

    Hello, I'm fitting a new engine into a ride on mower, it used to be Briggs and Stratton and this one is a Honda gcv 530. It fits fine but the piece in the photo gets in the way of the steering rod. I am assuming that it is the oil drain with a bolt at the end to remove for doing this. If it were...
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    Which wire for ride on mower electrics

    Thanks, this is the engine and it is 16hp. I was going to use a 35ah 12v battery ?
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    Which connector on this key switch is which?

    The new ignition is not made for the mower it is a universal one. Normally they have letters, this one does not. Thanks
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