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I'll try some Seafoam. I looked for a replacement carb parts and don't find any. Can you point me to a source?

Thanks Rivets, you are correct, I doubt that has anything to do with my issue. Maybe I need to turn on the gas shutoff.... :oops: That seems to have cured the issue. ? Although it seems to surge for the first minute of running, then it smooths out. Any adjustments I need to make on the...

So I picked up this machine and when I prime it, it will start and then die, unless I keep priming. I have been through the carb 3 times. I have cleaned carbs before. I note that the two plastic plugs that cover the holes where you stick the screw driver to screw in the screws that mount the...

Ok, I think I have it solved. I went back out and took the carb apart. Previously I had removed the emulsion tube and cleaned that and everything else on the inside. Well, I did not see or clean another jet on top of the carb. Not sure what that one is for (Idling possibly??) It was...

It has a primer. I have done that and I believe it does smooth out. (Note, I just changed my previous post. I purchased a new COIL, not a new carb)

Well, I purchased a new coil and no change. Acts exactly the same. Back into the carb unless someone has something else to suggest. I am open to any ideas.

I just removed the coil and checked it out. It seemed too close to the flywheel. I put it back on with a business card between the coil and the flywheel (which was further than it was). No change. I will try pulling the kill wire, but I don't think that is it. But I will try anything at...

Well, I ran it in the dark and saw no sparks. While it was running I placed a screwdriver between the cap and valve cover. Nothing. No sparks, didn't change the issue. I also dosed the front and back side of the carburetor with WD-40. No extra smoke at all. My next step is going to be to...

Bert, you mean a short in the spark plug cap?

Thanks Tom3, I did try a different spark plug, exact same results. I actually used some black gorilla tape and "reassembled" the housing and will use that until I get a replacement. I was worried about the overheating as well. My next step is to go through the carburetor again and see if I...

I picked up this cheap used MTD mower. I show it has the Chinese made Powermore OHV engine. I have done a ton of work on this to get it to the state it is in. It is more of a learning experience and “hobby”. Anyhow, my only remaining issue is it seems to have a miss. Carburetor and fuel tank...

I recently picked up a Gold Series model 10546 with electric start. The battery will turn the engine one rev. It needs charging and may or may not be good (likely not). However, I would like to charge it and see. I didn't get the charger with it. Can I use my car battery charger and put it...