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   BoJangles | Oct 05, 2008 03:59pm | #1

   I have used the same Gilson for over 30 years.  I scrapped the B&S junk engine after 6 months and installed a Robin.  Grease it every time you use it and clean it up as best you can and that combination will last forever.

   You will need a 6:1 gear reduction on the engine.  Honda or Robin makes them.  Use synthetic oil in the engine after break-in.  Use Stabil for storage.  One pull in the spring brings it to life!

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   jc21 | Oct 05, 2008 04:37pm | #2

   Stone- bought it in  '86, sold it to a contractor friend I was working for .......... it's still kicking. http://www.stone-equip.com/  As for motors I'd look for a Honda GX series (not the homeowner GC series). The Robin EY27 on my old Stone  mixer is every bit as good as a Honda, parts availability is not. Used to keep a spare plug, fuel and air filters on hand. No problem getting parts, just had to wait a week or two. Ditto to what Bojangles said about grease and Stabil.

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