Yup thats true. I saw a LT with this same motor that they said was not siezed but claimed needed a new starter listed for $200. I contacted and it had just sold for $200. That assumes they were telling truth. Also who knows about other listings. Its also in perfect condition until you show up and see all the holes rusted through the deck...
Richard001
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That crankshaft is shot. These engines need oil in them to run for any length of time, plus you have to limit the RPM.
The motor i was going to pick up refuses to spark even with coil from my old engine that was known working. The starter spins it just fine and seems to have good compression (didnt have tester with). Wondering if no spark is something easy that could be fixed or just move on. Not sure what they would take for a scrap motor so may not matter. Any suggestions?
I am also looking at the used market to find a different electrolux option but this is an option I'm keeping open.
I am also looking at the used market to find a different electrolux option but this is an option I'm keeping open.
I found other options for motors. One was from the same place that had that bone yard motor that wouldn't spark which worked great and was on a pretty solid mower overall but had a questionable transaxle and missing deck. I can still get that one (and the no-spark thrown in).
However, over the weekend I found another one an hour away that was the right motor and claimed it just needed a starter motor gear. I got it, but the starter was clearly toast. I put in my old motor's starter and it struggles to turn over the engine unless the plugs are pulled. I assume my old starter was getting weak so I ordered a new one but wondering if there is some reason the motor would refuse to spin that might make me scrap the thing? I ordered the starter from Amazon and can return. Hoping for a little advise since I'm not sure why it wouldn't spin up.
However, over the weekend I found another one an hour away that was the right motor and claimed it just needed a starter motor gear. I got it, but the starter was clearly toast. I put in my old motor's starter and it struggles to turn over the engine unless the plugs are pulled. I assume my old starter was getting weak so I ordered a new one but wondering if there is some reason the motor would refuse to spin that might make me scrap the thing? I ordered the starter from Amazon and can return. Hoping for a little advise since I'm not sure why it wouldn't spin up.
It seems there are lots of tired starter motors on these OPTW. I've not used aftermarket motors, so I don't know how you will do. But I'd wait and see what that does and if it doesn't perform see what voltage you get at the starter as you try and crank it. I used to see getting them running for the first time after they would set for a couple of years, that they would do better cranking once you got them running.
I couldn't find an OEM on amazon so figured id try a 3rd party. I prefer mfg parts but sometimes aftermarket isnt terrible. The one on my blown motor looks ok externally but i havent opened it up. Im not sure if theres anything that can be done to recondition these anyway other than replacing brushes if they were worn out.
