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    Tecumseh OV490EA very loud

    Finished repair today. Found a large washer about 2" in diameter and drilled centre out to 1-1/8" with a step drill to fit over exhaust pipe. Fit everything together, tacked washer in place (which was tough because muffler bracket covered most of it), took it apart again, finished welding washer...
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    Tecumseh OV490EA very loud

    Wow, good eye! The hole has definitely been enlarged. Upon closer inspection with engine running I noticed the bolts that hold motor to frame were a bit loose and motor was vibrating. I shut motor off to tighten bolts and discovered one bolt was missing and threads in bottom of motor are...
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    Tecumseh OV490EA very loud

    Hi everyone, I'm working on a White lawntractor for friend who wants to sell it. It would start then stall, so I cleaned the carb and I think that problem is fixed, but it seems very loud to me. The tractor is a model WLT-538 and the motor is a Tecumseh OV490EA. I can feel air blowing out of...
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