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Below are a list my "BS Tips" which are initially introduced on my Message Board. Lest you be concerned with usage of the "BS", realize this, it's only a play on words. Not only is it short for what may have popped into your head (where are your thoughts) but also for a popular engine and myself, Bob Solesbee. OK!

1. Blade Removal; from 1/29/00
An easy way to hold on to a rotory mower blade when removing and replacing.

2. Primers; from 1/30/00
They're on most Briggs and Tecumseh engines these days. But they don't all work the same. Here's how.

3. Make your own spark ignition tester/ from 1/31/00
A fairly easy to make tester for correctly checking the ignition on your small engine

4. Ignition Points; Cleaning; from 2/1/00
When installing new points, they must be cleaned

5. 2 cycle oil; from 2/2/00
Updated 2/19/02
Want your 2 cycle engine to last. Read this

6. Fuel, It ain't Gasoline Anymore; 2/3/00
Todays Motor Fuel ages very quickly, don't be a victim

7. Go-Peds; Adjusting the drive spindle; 2/4/00
Getting the least tire and spindle wear while avoiding engine crank and crank bearing damage

8. 4 Cycle Oil; 2/5/00
What to use and when

9. Repairing B&S and Tecumseh Carbs; 2/6/00
Minor quick fix of current rotory mower type carbs

10. Repairing carb fuel inlet seats; 2/7/00
Non replaceable seats are sometimes worn or slightly damaged and no longer seal. This "BS Tip" may save a carb.

11. Tensioning Chain Saw Chains; 2/8/00
Avoid damage and excess wear to the bar, clutch, sprocket and engine, maybe yourself

12. Getting Wired; 2/10/00
Choosing the correct extension cord wire gauge size

13. The Case of the Missing Go-Ped; 2/13/00
Ignition missing on Go-Peds are usually not engine caused; here's why

14. Oil Additives; 2/14/00
Why you shouldn't use them

15. Walk Your Yard; 2/15/00
The obstacle course

16. "Get Your Back Up", Are you a Professional?; 2/19/00
For the guy/gal earning a living with power equipment

17. "Air Filters"; 3/11/00
Keep it clean

18. "Sand Blast Cleaners for Spark Plugs; 3/12/00
Why you don't want to use them

19. Reel Mowers; 3/13/00
Some tips what not to do

20. "Mulching Mowers"; 3/14/00
A few tips on Mulching Mower use.

21. "The Surging Engine Syndrome; 3/15/00
Gotta find the cause before you can fix it

22. "Finding a Service Dealer" 3/18/00
Who can you trust?

23. "Parts is Parts" 3/22/00
Be prepared when buying parts, they ARE NOT all the same

24. "Model Type and Code" 4/9/00
Number Please! Why model numbers are so important when you have a question or need to buy parts

25. "Don't do That" 4/16/00
Well, OK, go ahead, make my day!

26. Governors; 4/19/00
Why I won't try to explain setting them

27. I Told You So!; 4/24/00
Now it's too late

28. "Grenade"; 5/16/00
Danger is a Lurking

29. "Safety Interlocks"; 5/29/00
Gotta riding or tractor mower, you got 'em.

30. "Vapor Lock"; 6/18/00
Now that the temperature is on the rise, don't get stalled

31. "Modified"; 6/22/00
Problems arising from even well intended alterations

32. "FIRE!"; 8/6/00
Don't get burned

33. "Gen-Set Vibrations"; 10/8/00
Excessive vibrations can cause breakage. What to do when it happens.

34. "Special Tools"; 10/18/00
Tools for those special applicatons. Here are some you can make yourself.

35. Under Flywheel Coil Gapping; 11/8/00
You can't see it, how do you know what the gap is? Dave Acker has a sticky solution.

36. Honda Carbs; 11/12/00
A couple of Tips for the typical carb found on Honda engines.

37. Tecumseh Carbs; 11/18/00
A few BS Tips for Tecumseh Carbs

38. Quantum Power Recoil Repair; 1/3/1
How to replace a broke rope.

39. Fuelin Around with Designer Fuel; 2/24/1
A follow up to Designer Fuels, It Ain't Gasoline Anymore!

40. Why doesn't my rider mower starter crank?; 4/21/01
Another popular question both by email and the Power Forum question board. Rather then continue to re-write it or explain bits and pieces, I've tried to put the whole ball of wax in one place.

41. Summer Melt Down; 6/9/01
Is it hot enough for you? Think for a second, just how hot is it for your air cooled equipment engine? Melt Down!

42. FLYWHEELS; 6/22/01
If you have repeated problems with sheared flywheel keys you need to check this one.

43. Tecumseh, VLV & Millenia (Series 7) Carbs; 12/31/01
A very easy, inexpensive quick fix.

44. Old Tecumseh Point Timing 5/10/02
Not that hard once you know how.

45. Alternate Method for Carb Cleaning 12/08/02
This is a great DIY'er Tip passed along from Stan.

46. Honda Mower Control Cables 3/30/03
Keeping your equipment working for the long haul.