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jclmjl

Joined: Dec 31, 2009
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Should I repair my 10 year old Toro 828?
Original Message Jan 1, 2010 9:40 am

8 HP Briggs and Stratton engine works fine. Impeller turns but loses power in snow. Is this worth repairing or should I give it away? Posted on Craigs List and got 30 replies in 30 minutes of people willing to come and get it. Made me suspicious. What do you advise?

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Paul7

Joined: Mar 11, 2007
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Re: Should I repair my 10 year old Toro 828?
Reply #6 Jan 2, 2010 10:43 am

Hobkirk wrote:

I rebuilt my 1995 John Deere 828D about 5 years ago and then did some more work this year (drive shaft was seized, pulleys slightly out of alignment). This time I was really compulsive about lubricating everything and making all the controls work precisely. I also modified the gate so I could have a much faster reverse and a faster top forward speed and I relocated the light. I felt it was well worth it. I understand how it works much better, the modifications made it better, and I smile to myself every time I use it.

Another advantage (I think) is that "they used to build them better." I really don't know if it's true, but my 828D weighs 305 # w/o electric start and the new 928E weighs 250 # with electric start. The JD shop people say the old engine is much more durable.

I wish that I had the skills to do something like that. Sadly I'm fantastic at taking things apart...but putting them back together is another story.

JimmyM

Joined: Dec 19, 2009
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Re: Should I repair my 10 year old Toro 828?
Reply #7 Jan 2, 2010 11:56 am

I would repair it. Definitely.
I stripped my 1971 Gilson/Wards blower down to every last part. Cleaned, lubed, adjusted everything. I was very close to taking the impeller to a machine shop to have a new one made, but settled for just straightening it out. But little things kept needing fixing. It would have required replacement of several parts. It was just TOO old to bring back without spending a lot.
However, your Toro isn't that old.

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