Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): HONDA HRS21 ENGINE, good shape, lawnmower


Question
I loved my Honda HRS21 lawnmower, had it for 30 years. The engine is blown, is it worth fixing and if so how much would it cost. I recently picked up a snapper P21500, cant get it started, but i feel its no comparison to the Honda, and i would love to repair it.

Answer
It depends on what you mean by blown.  If there's a rod sticking out the side, then I'd buy a new Honda, they're still excellent mowers.  If it just needs re-ringing and the deck is in good shape, then it would probably be in the $125 range to rebuild.  Tell me a little more about the problems with it and I can be more specific.  Thanks, PK.