Posted on 10/13/2013 2:35:08 PM PDT by VRW Conspirator
The body of my lawn mower broke. Totaled. I purchased a new lawn mower. But I now have a 6.25 HP Briggs & Stratton engine that runs as good as the day it was bought. So what do I do with the engine? (It seems such a waste to get rid of it)
What did you say. I can't here you because of the ceiling fan. Did you say slice a Steeler's fan?
Should bring 100 to 200 cash american on craigslist.
Lawn ornament.
CO2/CO gas generator!! ;)
Most vertical shaft lawn mower engines will not run properly without a blade on them. The reason is because the flywheel is not heavy enough by it’s self.
So the only thing it’s really good for is to put on another mower. Try to sell it.
Your tequila mileage may vary.
I listed as "must pick up"...and eBay's also a great place to buy/sell things...I buy a lot, have never sold, but I'm sure you can list for local pick-up only...
Or, you could make a scooter or go-cart or power back-up out of it, as others have suggested - LOL!
“Backup generator. run 12V alternators to battery bank.”
Ditto that. Vertical shaft engines are good for a motor/alternator set up. See
http://www.theepicenter.com//tow082099.html
Craigslist
AC Converter.
Ah, the B&S engine is balanced for the rotational load of the 21 blade at a constant (relatively) demand. But can I get some use from it is my question, sir.
Go on strike with it, John Galt.
That`s a slick setup. Built one years ago for charging my late brothers trolling battery on weekend fishing trips. Also works as an improvised AC source with a http://www.theinverterstore.com/?gclid=CJLxkMHplLoCFXRp7Aodwx8Atw sine wave inverter.
I can vouch for it`s effectiveness.
That`s a slick setup. Built one years ago for charging my late brothers trolling battery on weekend fishing trips. Also works as an improvised AC source with a http://www.theinverterstore.com/?gclid=CJLxkMHplLoCFXRp7Aodwx8Atw sine wave inverter.
I can vouch for it`s effectiveness.
Make a smaller one of these:
http://srl.org/machines/pitching/
When I was a teenager, the better mechanically equipped kids would weld up frames and wheels to make these little scooter things about a foot high. One speed, roar around the neighborhood. Likely illegal now like everything else.........
Pressure washer...
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