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Folks: I have a Tecumseh motor 143-824022, 2.5 hp on my edger. I have it running just fine, but what bothers me is that there doesn't appear to be a fuel filter on it, which I think is very strange. The distance between the tank and the carb is very short and it requires a 90 degree bend. I have...

Folks: I acquired a not running Craftsman Edger (model 536.797512, code 217006877) with a 2.5 HP Tecumseh Engine (143-824022, serial 2168B) at a local garage sale. I suspect it hadn't been used in years. I got it to start but it won't stay running. I believe the carburetor is all gummed up...

Folks: I purchased the above mower new many years ago. It has served me faithfully and I have not been able to afraid to purchase spare parts to keep it running well. But now I have a problem that I have not experienced before--significant oil leak from the engine that makes its way under the...

Folks: I have a Homelite Mighty Lite 26ss (UT21546). Despite a long time of uneventful use, now the starter rope will not retract. When I separated the engine assembly from the starter mechanism, it retracts just fine. Nothing appears to be broken. The two springs are engaged. But when I...

Folks: The gas tank on my Tanaka Edger TPE 2110 is cracked. Many pieces missing, not repairable. I tried various techniques to repair including melting with a soldering gun, but it is too far gone. Can't find a replacement--discontinued. Does anyone have an idea what might fit as a replacement...