jsharr ★ Posted June 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 2, 2014 So just called Plano Power Equipment and they are pretty confident they can straighten the crankshaft in my mower for around $50. I am a very happy camper, for more reasons than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 2, 2014 Hey...that's great news. You can't beat a price like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 2, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 2, 2014 so how did you bend the crankshaft on a lawn mower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted June 2, 2014 so how did you bend the crankshaft on a lawn mower? Had a tree removed. 30 year old Bradford pear. (May have been distantly related to you on your mothers side from what I could tell)They took it to ground level. I can normally mow right over the top if at my normal mowing height. Sadly, I lowered the mowing height this time and forgot about the stump until the loud BANG and the mower stopping dead in an instant. Pulled the badly curled blade (after removing the spark plug lead and shutting off fuel valve) and spun the blade clutch. REALLY bad wobble. The shop said they can usually get them pretty well straightened out for around $50, which sounds better than a $100 crankshaft and 2 to three hours of labor, or a new engine. Going to give it a try. BTW, I planted this tree back in the 80s, but due to some bark inclusions and rot, it split badly and had to be taken out. It was Ryan's favorite tree. When he was having a bad day, he would climb into it and be alone with his thoughts. He cried when I had to take it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 2, 2014 I was just wondering if maybe you crashed your mower racing it at the Summer Nationals or overcooked the motor with a homespun "performance upgrade" or something like that nice that they can fix it. Fifty bucks would only get you a used half toasted push mower that might have another season left in it but for fifty bucks it might not, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 2, 2014 Are you going to pay him in ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted June 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 2, 2014 Bradford Pear's are lovely trees, but they last about 20yrs around here. They often split down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 2, 2014 I bent a crankshaft on my mower (that I really liked) several years ago when I hit a steel rod in the ground. The guy at the hardware store told me I might could straighten it, but I figured it was a long shot and just bought a new mower. I am much more careful these days to make sure I don't repeat that fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 2, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 2, 2014 Bradford Pear's are lovely trees, but they last about 20yrs around here. They often split down the middle. Usually during near hurricane weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 2, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 2, 2014 There are places you can go on the internet that will straighten your shaft for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 3, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 3, 2014 There are places you can go on the internet that will starighten your shaft for free. I offered. He didn't bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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