Engine won't start
Engine had many hours and low compression so I replaced the engine with a new one.
Straight answers, fair pricing, and work you can trust right here in Rochester.
Every year I see people fighting with mowers, trimmers, and chainsaws that won't start after sitting all winter... and most of the time it's something simple. Instead of paying high shop rates or waiting weeks, I figured I'd offer my experience to help people out locally at a fair price. I've been working on equipment for years and I genuinely enjoy fixing this stuff and getting equipment running right again. This isn't a big business or shop, just side work I take seriously. I'll always be upfront with you, let you know if something is worth fixing, and won't waste your time or money. If you or someone you know has equipment that won't start or isn't running right, feel free to reach out. I have rebuilt many engines, transmissions, and differentials in UTVs and mowers so no job is too big for me but I will let you know if a rebuild or swap is cost effective for you or if you should just buy a new one.
2-stroke and 4-stroke diagnosis and repair
From carburetor issues, tune-ups, parts swaps, and rebuilds to electrical troubleshooting, we focus on root-cause fixes that last.
No surprises on scope, timing, or pricing
You get clear communication before parts are ordered and before any additional work is completed.
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Equipment we work on not exhaustive; ask if yours isn’t listed
Light automotive repair neighbors often look for
Same care whether you need a mower tuned up or brakes on your car we treat every job with the same honesty and follow through.
Photos and notes from a few recent jobs.
Engine had many hours and low compression so I replaced the engine with a new one.
Tried to replace broken axle but the axle hub was stuck in the front differential so I had to remove the differential so I could cut the axle hub off then split the cases and replace the hub socket in the front differential.
Had to disassemble the transmission to replace a couple shifting gears and the shift fork.
Replaced all bulbs in the headlight pods. Cleaned and painted wheel wells while installing new tires and wheels. I offer wheel-well cleanup on older vehicles when requested as part of brake or related work. Also replaced rear brakes, rotors, parking brake pads, and wheel bearings.
Short clips from repairs and test runs
Before, during, and after brakes, suspension, restoration, engines, and more