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Might want to check the upper drive pulley while you are under the machine flogging and cussing.. (if it's your machine) If not just get er dun) It's probably needs some anti-seize also.

I've seen some plastic cards that a .020 and more. I now make sure that I'm using the 8-.010 types, but I've not noticed any real issues when set a .020, just not within specs. (and Murphy's Law things can add up fast when things not within specs)

From your description it is not getting good fuel flow. Turn off the gas petcock, remove the drain plug bolt from the fuel bowl, turn on the gas petcock and see if you have good constant flow out the carb bowl drain. If not good flow eventuall check the screen filter that is at the gas tank...

You wrote: It would be a cool, learning project Just a hint. The H-35 is not a cool learning project. If you want a learning project best to go with a Briggs 5 hp area engine. Why, because the Tecumseh H-35 is obsolete and parts hard to find. It;s a good engine BUT really requires lots more...

I've noticed that the first time you hear one squeal, it does not EVER heal itself and it will get lots worse and really sad when you see it spit out the rope and the rope stays out..:eek: The squeal is most generally a friction between the crankshaft stub and the inside of the starter that the...

I use a marks a lot pen on the valve stem and a flat file. Each time the color goes away when hand filing the stem will be .001 less. You will be surprised at how fast a good file will remove valve stem metal or even just using 220-320 grit sandpaper on a piece of flat metal or glass. If that...

He turned into a Ghost, maybe after getting shocked or he used a big hammer on the machine.(so as to reduce stress)

I stumbled onto Cub Cadet info at partstree.com awhile back. try this and see if they have a owners manual and IPL to download. Go to partstree and type in your LTX1046 in the model search. Then choose the model from the drop down. If you have the 13xx?????? model try typing it in if you do not...

Appears to be a dual throat Nikki carb when looking at the engine parts IPL. I've seen those carbs do just as you indicate. Little bit of choke making it better is a hint of the carb. If the fuel tank additive in the suggestions does not get a fix, I can quite often while the carb is still on...

You wrote this: No movement of the drive pulley. Are you saying the drive pulley on top of the transaxle is not spinning???

Seems the POS stuff is getting more common now days. I've also noticed that: The term AI quite often is also POS.

A deck can really be a problem when someone else has put it back together with wrong or missing parts. Sometimes just a spacer washer installed in wrong place or missing can upset the apple cart and shorten the life of a v belt. Repairs are really harder when someone else has done a Rube...

You might do a search on-line for a FREE pdf download owners manual for your machine. The manual for those type rigs usually have several instructions for deck removal, install, drive belt install/removal and mechanical adjustments and IPL with part numbers A belt routing decal diagram is...

I've had good luck with the Briggs that comes in the Briggs package. Lots of clones that are no good. Actually become a fire hazard due to external leakage. Had to throw all my clones away. Really disgusting to have to pay $6 or more for a piece of plastic, but it can help keep gas from entering...

Standard mulitmeter with battery wire connected or disconnected same result. Even with no battery it should show a charge of about 14v dc. NOT SO Are you reading the battery voltage or using a ammeter to indicate charge? What is the part number of the regulator you are using? (reason I ask...

You need to inspect the new belt right after it's been operated little while, instead of waiting until it shreds. It will give you a better wear hint as to the cause. No need installing a expensive belt until you find the cause, just use the cheapest one you can find. You most likely have a belt...

spark plug Huh Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did not see your results posted previously. pg#2 step 13. The reason I said spark plug is a measley spark plug curing a issue is one issue easily overlooked and can really make a guy fell weak upstairs, especially when you have done all the other deeper more...

Couple things that cause replacement pulse pump failure. China clone replacement Oil getting into the pulse hose. Pulse line should go up, not down where it leaves the engine so oil will not collect in the pulse hose.

What model are you using?

TOPDON for cell phone use seems little expensive at $200 plus and lots of BAD reviews when I checked on-line. Anyone had any experience with the TopDon IR for cell phone use? I've been using a 3M IR gun about $40 for several years with good results. I use it to detect weak cylinders...

Been doing this for several years: I have a old working refrigerator in the shop and store gasket sealants, super glues, small batteries, garden seeds, etc. I also place them in a Z lock bag and squeeze out the air. A tube of Yamaha Bond 4 will store for a long time. The Permatex gasket makers...

You say: The battery seems to need a charge when I first start it up. How did you come to this conclusion? Does your machine have a charge indicator such as maybe a ammeter? I test charging systems using a ammeter instead of a voltmeter, but a voltmeter will let you know if it's trying to...

I keep couple of them NLA Walbro's carb around as spare tires so as to check engines that appear to have Carb issues. Once they confirm it's ACTUALLY the carb I can then be more careful with repairing the Nikki. The old Original with adjustable jets Walbro's carb's for the single cylinder...

Wonder what the model number is of your rig? I would probably think about looking at a wiring diagram then use a electrical tester.

Hydraulic filter on log splitter came off while using and cost me $100 for replacement oil. Wake up call.

Have you been pressure testing THE CARB before you re-install the carb's?

Are you saying that fuel gets into the oil or it runs flooded or ??? I would think about testing the carb"s needle and seat with pressure such as a mityvac or blood pressure bulb instead of just throwing new carbs on. (lots of You tube info about how to do such. You should replace your fuel...

You can review such on-line. I prefer the Battery MINDER model 121171C. It has red/green idiot lights that actually work. I use them on lawn tractor and stored automotive batteries. Been using them for several years and not one complaint. One thing that will ruin a Lawn tractor battery really...

You did good repairing the OEM Nikki. Once you get familiar/experienced with the Nikki carbs they are more user friendly. They USUALLY do not do well when you take one apart and put it back together without replacing o ring and gaskets. (and you need to make sure you are using the correct kit...

Do they vary? YES 2nd question also YES

Just a hint: Instead of just trial and error guessing, I pressure test carb needle and seats when working on carbs, especially if one is flooding. Some of the Nikki type carbs have a internal gasket that when it goes bad will allow fuel to BYPASS the needle and seat and flood the carb. I use...

Can you get it too slow idle if you hold the throttle manually?

Can you manually hold the China carb at idle? If so, the China carb needs a different static governor adjust probably. I've seen the same when different carbs are installed. You need to check or do the static governor adjust for the China carb.

I stumbled across lots of cub cadet model info at parts tree.com sometime back. You have to fool around and enter model numbers into a search bar. Here is a link to one example at the site...

Have you re-searched a replacement carb? Before working on a small engine like for pressure washers and small 2 cycle engines that have SUSPECTED carb issues I re-search replacement carbs, kits, etc BEFORE taking them apart. I then know if I'm holding a expensive carb, NLA carb dinosaur egg, or...

Probably/maybe because pipe dope is a no brainer does not have to be applied/wrapped in the proper direction on the threads and less likely to drop the brush when applying. I've won quit a few bets/lunches with grasshoppers by betting who would be the first one to drop a roll of teflon tape...

If you install a tapered thread metal plug and turn it in too tight it WILL CRACK/SPLIT THE ALUMINUM BLOCK. A thread tap will also do the same. If using a metal tapered plug add at least 3 wraps of teflon tape first then just get it snug with a limp wrist.. I suspect that is one reason they...

Might remove the blades and test. Sometimes a star or H type blade mount will not get aligned properly and cause vib's. What is the model of the unit?

If mine I would probably fix it myself, but you indicate you do not get deep into engines and just do the basics. Most generally if the machine is old and the owner/operator cannot do repairs/troubleshooting,, they should suck it up, just get out the plastic and go buy new so as to get a...

I was referring to the type that has the scale plate and pointer.. (not the clicker beam type) similar to this: CRAFTSMAN 9-44642 1/2" DR BEAM TYPE TORQUE WRENCH 0 - 150 FT-LB Flea bay number 363152734120

I've also got one of them old beam type craftsman. I use if when I do not mind if I get the wrench dirty, oily and nasty. I think maybe mine only goes to 150 ft lbs. What's nice about the clicker dial type is you do not have to watch the scale, just feel/listen for the click.

Handle the Tecumseh carb carefully. Good replacements are hard to find and kinda pricy. The older ones were fully adjustable jets. The later ones were the lean emissions type and the 10 hp Tecumseh engine on the gen's would surge and hunt quite often when first start cold on a gen or during...

We ALSO now have google and Alexa to help us with our addition, math. Hard to believe I could actually figure things out in previous years by using common sense without having to rely on Google, Alexa, Siri. Siri is not available due to undergoing major upgrades due to AI. Alexa is her stand...

I have a HF and a expensive one also. The HF torque was bought just to keep the expensive one out of harms way. I keep the expensive one put up for when I want exact and keep it clean and ready to go. I also use the expensive one to check the calibration on the HF. The HF one get used quite...

Have you looked on the valve cover for the engine ID info? If you do not see it on top of the vavle cover look at the bottom of the cover, someone put it back on up side down. As prev stated the carbs a jetted per the engine info that we need. Also most times when you get a carb from Scamazon...

I've got that exact Colemate/Powermate with the 10HP HM100 Tecumseh plus some others. The engine and gen all obsolete and in the category of dinosaur eggs, but it just keeps going like the energizer bunny. What I do to long term store the gasoline gen's is first I never install ethanol gas...

Trying adding some choke as it's dieing or if running rough start adding little bit of choke to see if it gets worse or slightly better. Did you remove the carb fixed low speed jet jet that is under the plastic cap and clean it? Might even try using a gravity fed external tank to the carb...

I've plastic welded several tanks. (but I'm also good at soldering due to a electronics background) Get the tank out and clean the interior good so as to not have a explosion hazard. Fill with water and rinse several times. Best to try to use/remove a piece of the same plastic material from the...

AGAIN: as slomo indicates keep a heads up. Be really sure when replacing lawn tractor ign switches. Just because the wiring harness plug with fit onto the switch does not make it the correct one. Good idea is too verify they are same configuration internally with a ohmmeter before installing...

As ilengine said. Replace the ignition switch and make sure you get the correct switch. One size does not fit all here. Rust or a cross leakage will intermittently send a voltage on the kill wire to the magneto and kill the electronics immediately. One test would be to leave the ignition...