New mower time. I put cam in John Deere only to spit threads out of valve adjustment stud. Cam was chinese clone and the compression release worked for 5 hrs then valves started coming out of adjustment. Took cam cover and turn throttle up only to watch cap and rocker go flying. JBweld nut only for it to backfire and spit it out again. Haven't pulled head but New engine is 800. Deck is starting to rust so time to replace. New one is over 2k for 42". All I can afford is self propel which comes in flavor of Troybilt, Craftsman and Toro Recycler. Toro is 22 with rear wheel drive and others are front wheel drive and 21".Toro looks better built although it has a Briggs motor. I looked at Honda with 160 engine but seems like problems with the engine. Land has 2 houses occupied, small park, garden, chicken coops etc so being self propelled I will be walking along instead of riding but if I can make it until vehicle is paid off in 2 years I should be able to do it. I was using reverse as much as forward on John Deere. What are your thoughts?
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