I’ve always enjoyed working on small engines. There’s something satisfying about taking a machine that won’t run, figuring out why, and bringing it back to life. It’s not about being an expert or having the fanciest tools — it’s about patience, curiosity, and a little trial and error. This particular project started with an engine that had been sitting for a while. It wasn’t anything special, just a basic piece of equipment that refused to start. Most people might have written it off, but I saw it as a good excuse to spend some time in the garage and see what I could figure out. I began with the basics…