I just picked this up for a couple of bucks ($12.50) at an auction. It's one of the white-and-orange models, the last year (I think) of the West Bend models. (571.59541) Reportedly been unused for a few years. Supposedly ran. The motor wasn't frozen, it turned freely, perhaps a little too so. Someone had painted 32:1 on the motor. Not a good sign.
I compression checked it, dry first then wet, both cylinders were even, but only about 48 psi. I used my el cheapo Harbor Freight checker to do it, I bought the kit several years ago and have only used it a few times.
What do you think? Proceed with evaluation, or do I have a parts motor?
I compression checked it, dry first then wet, both cylinders were even, but only about 48 psi. I used my el cheapo Harbor Freight checker to do it, I bought the kit several years ago and have only used it a few times.
What do you think? Proceed with evaluation, or do I have a parts motor?