Posted by Jiles on September 29, 2011 at 22:16:56 from (68.62.164.204):
I developed a passion for engines when I was 12 years old. I started out buying lawnmowers from a local junk yard and was immediately surprised at what people threw away. I would fix some, salvage others, and made a good profit for a 12 year old. I am now 66 and still run or work on them nearly every day.
I will always remember nailing the engines down on the basement steps and getting them to run. I was really doing good until I couldn't convince any of my nephews or nieces to hold the plug wire for a test--the second time--
I am truly ashamed of that now. But they always let me know and they still remember it today know
There were two engines I wish I had kept--
A washing machine gasoline engine that was started with a foot crank
A chainsaw that would only run in an upright position. The bar would turn sideways, for felling a tree. I do not remember the name of the saw, thought some of you might.
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