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Right I was using a business cards which was easier than using my brass .010 feeler gauge, finally mic'ed the business cards I had been using and most was .030 plus, out of specs. electric start eq still operated ok at .030, but seemed manually crank eq such as chainsaws did not start as easy...

What you mention is a common aggravating issue and if not fixed will SOON eventually ruin the recoil spring. Best to give it some attention when it gives you the very first squeal WARNING because it never gets better or fixes itself. The main thing that I have done is polish the crankshaft stub...

If you do not already have one, search on-line and download a free OWNERS MANUAL for your rig using the EXACT model number. Most owners manuals tell you how to replace belts and make adjustments. If the owners manual does not have a parts list, come back here and post up your EXACT model number...

Montana Mower Man: Welcome aboard. You would get more and better responses if you started YOUR OWN new post or new thread. You jumped into the middle of a post by another member and new threads will get faster responses from more members because some members have bailed out from this original...

That is a in Tank fuel sender for a F series Ford truck. You can re-search on-line using the numbers on the sender to get exact. New now days they are about $60 and up for new. If it's new and you know the exact fittament it would most likely sell on FB for 1/2 of the new price if it's new. If...

You did good. What you did saves lots of time and no need in removing the carb, then the bowl and no kit required. From Nikki dual throat hands on experience, Quite often when a Nikki dual throat is running rough I can remove the 3 screw top plate and use about 25 lbs air pressure from a...

I would not remove the welch plug unless the other carb tests good. I don't remove welch plugs on old carbs that I do not have a correct replacement plug UNLESS I know for sure it's the carb and I've tried most everything else first so as to get it corrected. If I do not have a replacement plug...

If your original carb is the real deal OEM Nikki you need to review some rebuild info and carefully re-build it. It's a better carb than the aftermarket types. Do reviews and get the correct O ring kit for the re-build. Set it back as a spare or re-install and use the clone as a spare. The...

You say: Wondering if the wisp of black smoke starts the surging or ?? Wisp of black smoke, intake valve guide?? Make sure you have a good new properly spark plug. Try holding the carb throttle steady at different rpm's so as to defeat/disable the governor. I see in one of your posts where you...

Do as slomo indicates by adding choke little bit at a time AND Also hold the governor arm steady or hold the carb throttle butterfly steady manually so as the governor is not involved and see if the carb is rough and if so see if it's rough at both idle, middle and higher rpms. Is that the...

I also watch out for lipstick on pigs AND silk purses made from sows ears. Seen lots of vehicles with the same doctoring.

You need to post complete model, type and code from the engine on that one. Not sure but it might be stamped into the top of one of the valve covers. But you can leave the air filter breather assembly off and see if the choke is fully closing. I looked at your tractor model number and I'm not...

Couple hints about checking the choke linkage operation. If that is the type choke that full choke is at full throttle position of the throttle lever on the dash, check the throttle cable at the carb throttle plate to see if the cable is located correctly so as to get full choke at full...

You asked: Have people gotten that stupid? I had to quit saying "How stupid can you get" They take it as a challenge. AI=Absolute Idiot Hope you did not cause them to spill a hot cup of coffee in their crotch and they got the hot cup of coffee in the crotch attorney.

You say: I cannot say I looked for or noticed the compression relief bump. I was just looking for the loose TDC. Not the tight one. The valves are suppose to be adjusted at !/4 inch ATDC per the service manual. You have to slowly rotate the engine in the run direction and carefully watch the...

AND Santa is watching and knows who is naughty and who is nice other than skamazon and China.

A xmas gift to her.

Appears to be maybe at least two issues. For ONE We already know you are probably not getting a compression release IF the electrical/mechanical cranking system is ok. Did you SEE the compression release bump as you slowly rotated the engine after you adjusted the INTAKE valve lash? You can...

And they fail to winterize them. Surprise surprise. That is where most of my good tiller and wood splitter engines come from.

On carbs that are dirty/gunky on the outside if I cannot remove enough of the gunk by hand cleaning first I sometimes give them a heated run or two before taking them apart so as to clean the outside. It also seems to help them come apart easier and lets the gaskets relax somewhat. I just use...

The model number indicates a single cyc OHV engine, but your first post seems to indicate two cylinders?? post up the complete model type, code? You say the engine overspeeds with the governor disconnected and you holding the throttle shaft at idle position against the throttle stop idle screw...

On some similar rims that are rusted to the axle I've taken a very large threaded nut and welded to the rim and use a large bolt threaded into the nut to push off the rim.

After the plastic pipe is warmed and pressed onto the rim I use shoe goo to seal the pipe to the rim and then install a 90 degree plastic fitting onto the end of the pipe. the 90 does not need to be glued. Fill the 90 to hold the penetrating oil. heat behind the rim to help the penetrating oiul...

Set down in the seat and test if you are still standing up. But disable the PTO, apply brake, and don't breath. Might still be under warranty.

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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...

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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)