How Old Is Your Lawn Mower(s)?? And How Many Hours Approximately?

[jeepman3071]

don't the gcv engines have a timing belt inside the engine and the crankcase splits in half?

They do, but honestly the whole time I've been working on small engines (since 2003 or so) I've never had to split one or replace a timing belt. They are not expensive engines, if one is worn out I'd replace it. I own two GCV190s, one on a logsplitter, and another on a pressure washer. For a Honda lawn mower I'd be tempted to replace a GCV160 with a GXV160 commercial engine.

https://engines.honda.com/models/model-detail/gxv160#Features

 

[paulo57509]

I have a Honda powered (GCV-160), 21" Craftsman mower. I had an hour meter attached to the handle at one time but the vibrations cracked the case. The mower is +20 years old.

After break-in, it's had nothing but Mobil 1, 10w-30. Upon re-start, the exhaust has a distinctive odor. I think I changed the spark plug once (NGK).

Started it up last month after it has been sitting for ~18 months. Started on the first pull. Filled with E10 and StaBil. I do run the carb bowl empty at the end of each season.