Went to the local heavy trash drop off today and a guy was getting ready to toss this power washer in the dumpster. Told him I could use the wheels off that but I don't have any tools with me to take'em off. So I dedcided to take the whole thing. He said it ran last he knew but it been sitting a while, said the he forgot to drain the pump over the winter and it froze and cracked. Brought it home, poured a little gas in, started on the second pull and runs perfect. I'll look into fixing the pump but if that don't happen I'll put the engine on Ebay and use the frame to cart my kayak down to the river.
Recycling at it's best. I went to an estate auction over the weekend. There was a lawnmower that is not locked up & showed little use. Most of the ones I have seen need a carburetor kit due to ethanol being left in the fuel system over the winter. I bought it for $10 & will get a kit off ebay for $10 & have it ready for a loaner to one of my young ones. I admit I have a lawnmower that is 35 years old & still mows grass. I would like to buy another one like it new today.