Spent weekend helping a friend gut his home after the Louisiana 'Great Flood of 2016'. Noticed he had a box store riding mower and a self propelled push mower outside the back door. We were extremely busy, hot, wet, and tired so I did not take time to make note of models.
Water was up to 7' deep at the peak and stuck around for ~5 days.
Thinking I may offer to attempt to resurrect his mowers for him if there is a reasonable chance of success.
Have any of you brought back power equipment from drowning in VERY muddy water (he lives within blocks of the river that flooded, so lots of mud/silt was deposited)?
Obviously, I need to remove the plug and ensure no water in the cylinder. Maybe spray some lube-type fluid in the cylinder to minimize flash rust damage? Replace oil...maybe multiple times. Clean up electrical system and ensure continuity where there should be continuity, Clean out fuel system, clean air intake and replace air filter, etc.
Any clever tricks to boost the odds of a successful recovery?
This family lost nearly everything. He has flood insurance, but no way can it make him 100% whole again. I figure if I can help him save a few things, then insurance $$ can be rerouted to more important things. (?)
thx
Water was up to 7' deep at the peak and stuck around for ~5 days.
Thinking I may offer to attempt to resurrect his mowers for him if there is a reasonable chance of success.
Have any of you brought back power equipment from drowning in VERY muddy water (he lives within blocks of the river that flooded, so lots of mud/silt was deposited)?
Obviously, I need to remove the plug and ensure no water in the cylinder. Maybe spray some lube-type fluid in the cylinder to minimize flash rust damage? Replace oil...maybe multiple times. Clean up electrical system and ensure continuity where there should be continuity, Clean out fuel system, clean air intake and replace air filter, etc.
Any clever tricks to boost the odds of a successful recovery?
This family lost nearly everything. He has flood insurance, but no way can it make him 100% whole again. I figure if I can help him save a few things, then insurance $$ can be rerouted to more important things. (?)
thx
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