Gibson's mower

obviously it runs, but it sounds like something is wrong. I don't know why it is squeaking the way it is. Does anyone know? Could it just be the recoil? or is it something I should really worry about?

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[ClassicTVFan82]

When you're at your brother's place, could you please have him get me the model, type and code #s off of the engine powering this particular lawn mower?

[johnnyb59c]

not too bigga deal...I brought it back here to my place about 2 months ago.

92502 0773 04 780217091(knew it was born the same year I was!) I swapped mowers a couple months ago or so the mower he has now(with the Snapper rider), is a "Longlife Imperial" (that no longer runs) I know the engine on it is a 1984 model, and instead of a "dead-man" flywheel clutch, it has a blade break, so its a vertical recoil instead of the mounted on the handle type.

[ClassicTVFan82]

Uhhh... when are you going to get your Snapper 21401 mower fixed?

[johnnyb59c]

I guess when my back heals up. you mean the throttle run too fast? that part? or finish rebuilding the the one just like it I started 3 or 4 years ago?

[ClassicTVFan82]

Both of them (particularly the 21401 I just mentioned)?

[johnnyb59c]

I guess I'll fix the throttle on the 214011 first. for the restoring of the other one, I have the deck repainted, but I still need a few more parts, and an engine- I'd prefer to find an original type "L-Head" Briggs 3.5-4.0 if at all possible. Some of the needed self-propel parts may still be good, but some will definitely have to be replaced

[MrTazman57]

replace the head gasket

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

@johnnyb59c

Do the mower that you think is easier.

[1987murray1]

it sounds like its hunting and surging

[ClassicTVMan81]

Jay, as I said to you a year before, I don't think there is any significant "squeaking" to be had here.

[ClassicTVFan82]

The "code" indicates a mfg. date of February 17, 1978. The rope-on-the-handle, as you indicate, is also known as the "zone start" or "extended rope start" system.

[ClassicTVFan82]

Original B&S engines for '70s-early '80s Snapper Hi-Vacs: V21 MODEL SERIES 21350/51(P) 92908 type 0571-02 (1978-1982) - service type # stocked at B&S factory and authorized B&S dealers 92908 type 1454-01 (1973-1975) 92908 type 1606-01 (1975-1977) 92908 type 1826-01 (1977-1982) 92908 type 5071-02 (1983-1987) (same as 0571-02 except for MAGNETRON ignition) V21 MODEL SERIES 21400/01(P): 110908 type 0015-02 (1978-1982) 110908 type 0309-01 (1975-1982) 110908 type 1015-02 (1983-1987)