Hi guys, I have a small dilemma. I have a 1988 Rover turbothrust, whilst it's nothing special it has been in the family since new, with myself owning it for the last 12 years.
I really now need soemthing with a mulching plug, any ideas where i could find one?
Anyway it is in reasonable condition but has the following problems:
* deck does not sit level, even with replacing the plastic rear wheel spacers i cant get it right.
* the lower peice of metal that the catcher sits on has recently snapped off.
* engine (b&s quantum 4.5hp) blows a bit of oil on start up and wont start without using start ya bastard/aerostart, runs fine otherwise
If i didnt have an emotional attachemnt to the mower i would just replace it, but it had been very reliable over thew last 25 years.
I was thinking of maybe having a new engine with a bit more power fitted or rebuilding the old one, just depends on the $$ difference.
I'would have someone else do all of the work to the chassis as well as fixing the engine. A mulching plug is also a necessity and if i couldnt find one i would propbably just buy a new mower.
What sort of ballpark $$ do you think i would be looking at to have the above work done and who in Brisbane would it be worth taking it too? I live in Greenbank but dont mind travelling to take it to the right person.
I figure if i can have it as good as new for under $700 then i would be happy to have it fixed.
cheers
