Recent content by Forest#2

Amen

The things you were inspecting is one good reason to do a LEAK DOWN TEST FIRST. You will reach for your new leak down tester quite often when you start playing with engines. Like I mentioned most people at first inject to much air pressure when getting familiar with a leak down tester. Do...

Can you see it?

You asked? is this the compression relief system again? From your description, not likely yet. Did I overlook the engine model, type and code? (appears to be maybe a single cylinder Briggs?????????? The valve lash needs checked. If the intake valve lash is more than .005 the engine will hang...

It appears this would be a good engine to get familiar with your leak down tester. Not likely but A bad breather valve can cause such. My OTC has saved me lots of time, especially not having to do a take apart inspection, such as worn rings, leaking valves, and quickly determining if a engine...

In post #3 StarTech said to do a leak down test. Very good suggestion. Search for info on-line about doing a leak down test and the price of the tester. HF sells a leak down tester. I bought a ORC few years ago and it's a great tool. Leak down test allows me to check/test/analyze a new to me...

and now it works fine thanks. He got it going.

Right about the reservoir cup. I hinted about the reservoir cup and fuel level in post #18. If reservoir cup has leakage (or the long tube is not pumping fuel the engine will need the fuel level in the tank above the level of the short pickup tube. If I encounter one of these type carb acting...

I do about the same with large tanks such as old tractor tanks and vec tanks that are obsolete. I use pieces of porch swing chain on large tanks, it has sharp edges and will cut the dried gunk plus rust. Some tanks, including tractor tanks have a baffle inside and I have to carefully prepare a...

No, final rinse after it's removed from the tumbler is a manual rinse with small amount lacquer thinner or acetone. I tumble with the tractor tire just using very little water with the nuts and bolts and have the tank where I can drain the water and rinse with the tank strapped in place. When...

You say it seems the rpms are slow but: Try manually operating the governor rod and see if it picks up rpms good with no stalling or sputtering since you do not have any snow to create a load on the engine. Does it idle slow and smooth. Reason I ask is if crankcase not sealed good or...

Right need to inspect before ordering parts. Might be whipping on a dead horse. I would look at availability of parts and prices BEFORE I even removed ONE bolt for a inspection. (of a obsolete unit) I would probably look for a replacement engine and just use the Tecumseh oil burner on the log...

Set of rings and some gaskets would most likely stop the oil burning. Rings would be the costly item if they can be found. Set rings now days for a small Briggs are jaw dropper priced.

I added a snow king flywheel with teeth and an electric starter to make mine easier to start. Cost $100. I've done the same. Lot easier to start in cold weather.

I just got through red koting some of those tanks. Really surprised at how well they cleaned up inside. I strapped them to a tractor tire, put nuts and bolts inside and jacked up the tire and rotated them for few hours just using water as the rinse. Use plastic under the cap when rotating and a...

I constantly tell people to "GOOGLE IT" google is your friend.

Here is a Tecumseh carb repair link. https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/ I've found clone carbs for the HM100 but they are the non-adjustable and run lean on a cold engine. (surging and hunting is common) I've got a good old 8hp L-head electric and manual start stored in my shed that I'm not...

Super Tech and Rotella are available at the local wally world in my area for $18 gallon in 30W and they sell fast. I cannot make a trip just to get a gallon, I have to grab when I see it on the shelf. (no multi grade conventional available in gallon jugs at Walleys.) I'm thinking of going to a...

Your does not. If the pump diaphragm is on the side of the pulsa jet carb it does not have the check ball tube. The flappers on the diaphragm is the check valve. Also most generally it will be found that these type carbs engines start easier with less manual cranking after they have been at...

Thanks for the comeback.

The reason I ask you to test with the tank completely full is: This bypass's the long pick-up tube and the pump for such which is used to pump gas UP into the upper storage pan for the short tube when the fuel level drops below about 1/2 in the tank or below the level of the short tube. If same...

I only remove welch plugs when all other cleaning methods fail. If I have a replacement Welch plug I carefully drill a hole in the center to use a ice pick or small sheet metal screw to pry out the plug. Be really careful and do not let the drill bit go into the plug too deep. If I do not have...

????????? explain. Pickup tube holes?????

Did you fill the gas tank completely full and test? Here is a carb repair link https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_man%27s_switch

Might try two gaskets. Fill the tank completely FULL of fuel and report back? (let us know if it makes any difference in the engine symptoms????) (I have a reason for suggesting such)