Hi- I have been mostly lurking here for a long time. I have a 1959 30" single. My Briggs 14R6 has finally quit on me. I have the proper 5.5 hp honda...
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mchug06
Sep 6, 2002 1:43 am
Zach, I just finished re-motoring my 1961 triplex in June 2002 with new 8 Hp Honda engine - wow what a difference!!! I am very impressed with the performance...
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don7a
Sep 6, 2002 2:15 am
Hi Zach, Without some serious fabrication, I think that the alignment and mounting of a Honda 5.5 will be problematic. I think you can do it cheap if you have...
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MJ McHugh
mchug06
Sep 6, 2002 12:28 pm
Don, I would like to thank you for your advice and help when I remotored my machine - you where a huge help on the information and contacts. I strongly agree...
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xacary
Sep 6, 2002 2:34 pm
Thanks for all the quick advice...I am slowly being swayed towards buying the yoke from Locke... But you guys all seem to be talking about a triplex, and with...
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MJ McHugh
mchug06
Sep 6, 2002 8:26 pm
Zach, You have to talk with Virgil at the Locke factory - he is the man with the answers - I gave you his address and phone number in my last message - He is...
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deksea
Sep 8, 2002 1:23 pm
Guys Unless things have very recently changed, Williams offers the Honda engines as options on the 125/130 Commercial Series. The B&S Vangard is the standard...
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bonito52000
Sep 10, 2002 12:56 pm
Hello everyone I'm new to the group and have a problem with my Locke 75" Triplex. I just moved into a new house and during the move the Locke got wet with...
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David Stoker
dstoke
Sep 11, 2002 2:07 am
If your triplex has the 19R6 B&S engine, the points are not under the flywheel cover. They are located in the box on left rear side of the engine. Two screws...
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mlkdvm
Sep 11, 2002 1:23 pm
I replaced the original B & S engine of my 1956 triplex two years ago with a Honda 8 hp engine. I spoke with Virgil about the conversion, and ordered the...
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MJ McHugh
mchug06
Sep 11, 2002 2:53 pm
Yeah - that new Universal mount for the Honda engine bracket does a nice job - since I run my side mowers on my 1961 triplex high in height - you can easy...
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bonito52000
Sep 11, 2002 4:41 pm
... the ... the ... Thanks Dave, I did find this out and have inpected and cleaned the points with emory and clean paper. To no avail, still no spark. Should...
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bobtof43
Sep 12, 2002 3:24 am
Hi Bill,The best way to check points is to disconnect the primary and condenser wires and measure the resistance across the points when they are closed with an...
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westminster60
Sep 30, 2002 9:14 pm
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Dave Fidler
dgfidler
Oct 10, 2002 2:27 am
I just finished replacing the original Briggs AR6 on my '48 25" Single. The motor I used is a 5hp Briggs & Stratton with 6:1 gear reduction. I bought the...
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MJ McHugh
mchug06
Oct 10, 2002 3:35 pm
Dave, It sounds like you did a great job with the Re-motor of your Locke mower. It is good to keep Locke mowers running - the new engine makes a world of ...
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bonito52000
Oct 10, 2002 4:47 pm
If anyone is interested in a 72" Locke Triplex w/ reverse and pin stripes, contact me. I just moved into a new house that has some hills that the Locke just ...
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i_eat_2much
Oct 10, 2002 6:18 pm
I'm looking for locations and suggestions regarding sharpening my 1953 triplex. I live in CT. Last sharpening date was about 1968 (center reel only). What...
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George Lomas
gglmn
Oct 10, 2002 6:43 pm
Please let me know your town, I just bought a tri-plex in RI and I might be interested in a second for parts/repair. Thanks George ... From: bonito52000 To:...
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runinbrave@...
mowinbrave
Oct 10, 2002 9:20 pm
<PRE>The only place I know that sharpens them in on long island he is fair in price and works a lot with locks Als mower repair in oyster bay NY....
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briggsnut64
Oct 10, 2002 10:57 pm
You might try Frenettes Lawn Mower Shop in Hamden CT.They have been around since 1923 and know Lockes inside out.I worked for them and know they arent cheap...
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naturalartlandscapes
naturalartla...
Oct 10, 2002 11:14 pm
I have had to lap my 30" series myself lately out of necessity, but I'm curious if anyone has had trouble with getting their reels grinded. There is only one...
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George Lomas
gglmn
Oct 11, 2002 4:07 am
If you live close enough J&M Mower in Patucket RI is THE best shop for Locke lawnmowers, they've got 20 plus machines, you can check their web site at...
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i_eat_2much
Oct 11, 2002 12:06 pm
Thanks for the suggested locations for sharpening my machine. I certainly appreciate the help....
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bobtof43
Oct 12, 2002 2:04 am
Hello to all, With all the discussion lately about replacing original Briggs & Stratton engines, I thought I would say a few words lest any other members think...
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deksea
Oct 12, 2002 11:14 am
Well said, Bob. I couldn't agree more. Dave ... original ... any ... relyable ... and ... 200,000. ... the ... satisfaction ... and ... take ... I...
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Dave Fidler
dgfidler
Oct 13, 2002 3:29 am
I stand behind my decision to remotor. At the time, I didn't have anyone to turn to for information on the old Briggs. Yes, I would have liked to keep the old...
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don7a
Oct 13, 2002 9:44 am
Dave, et al, It is wonderful that this forum has room for all of us. I do not think there is a 'right or wrong" answer to the repowering issue, nor to the...
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deksea
Oct 13, 2002 1:13 pm
Don I would have been disappointed if you sat there quiet (you too, Dave). You are absolutely right, there is room for every opinion here at our club, and...
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mchug06
Oct 13, 2002 1:34 pm
Don, I agree with you all the way - its not weather you have re-motored to a briggs or a honda - its keeping the vintage Locke mower in operation and getting...
