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    MTD 115/76 Tecumseh 12.5 HP OHV Carburettor Issue

    My MTD 115/76 with a Tecumseh Formula 12.5HP Engine was working ok but then will no longer start. I have changed the inline fuel filter & fuel ssems to be getting to the carburettor ok, but there is no sign of wetting on the spark plug. Reading comments there seems to be an issue with this type...
  2. A

    Tecumseh engine backfires

    I was given a TroyBilt Tuffy rear tine tiller, that, after fresh gas, started right up. Kind of runs ok but it backfires out the muffler. The tiller model number is 12060 while the S/N is 120600250536. The engine is H30 35387V Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Alan
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    Tecumseh 4.5 hp need primer bulb

    I have a Weed-Eater push mower with a a 4.5 hp Techumseh engine. The primer bulb rotted. I ordered some from a mower parts store - the fit the hole but were so big that they were flimsy and didn't last long. Anyone know where I can look up an original tecumseh part? Thanks. An aside: The...
  4. N

    Tecumseh OHH60 hard starting

    I have a 6hp OHV Tecumseh that is hard starting. I adjusted the valves to .004 each. New spark plug, cleaned the carb and changed the primer bulb. Replaced the gas with fresh gas. I checked the flywheel key and it is in place, not sheared. It starts fine with starter fluid. It seems...
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    Tecumseh BVS 143 - what spark plug?

    I have a BVS 143 that needs a new spark plug. I have the owners manual, which has a diagram clearly showing the plug should have a reach of 8mm, and a gap of 0.6mm. It also states to replace the plug with a Champion RJ17LM plug. If I look up this spark plug is has a reach of 9.5mm, and a gap of...
  6. 2ndkubotain36yrs

    Troy built mini tiller with tecumseh tc200 won’t prime?

    Well I bought it in 1995, hardly used , has tc640230 carb. Took apart, cleaned, won’t prime with bulb? Has something I never came across. JIS screw holding throttle plate on will strip if you use regular Phillips screwdriver on. i have non ethanol fuel, with conditioner and start and run up to...
  7. J

    Tecumseh model HM100 10hp 5000W generator Electric start conversion

    I have a Coleman Powermate 5000W Year 2006 with Tecumseh model HM100 10hp generator with pull start I would like to install an electric start to this using a 12V battery Can you just get a conversion kit ? Or can you give me the parts numbers of the following. I need the ring gear for the...
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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...
  9. kbowley

    Strange spark plug issue Tecumseh HMSK80

    In the shop, I have a vintage Garden Way Troy-bilt beast. I performed a valve job and valve lapping (the exhaust valve was not closing, no power or idle), and the machine is in excellent condition, and the owner wants to restore anything and everything to get another 20 years out of it. Anyway...
  10. J

    Gas/Fuel mix ratio. 2HP Tecumseh 2-cycle.

    I purchased a Garden Way Mini Tiller at an Estate Sale. It had not run in years. The Tag on the Engine shroud says 8079 so I assume one of those numbers is the year? I should have never fixed it because it needed a Carburetor, Coil and Axle bearings for the Transmission. I rebuilt the Carb...
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    Tecumseh H50 straight shaft conversion

    H50-65565T off a generator with a bad generator head. Trying to convert to a mini bike motor with a straight 3/4 shaft. Can I get any H50 3/4 straight crank ( H50-65093F @ $39 on ebay used) ? I looked a a B&S crank and the flywheel taper is way different. I also looked at an OHH50 crank and it...
  12. K

    Older lawn-boy push mower with Tecumseh eng. no start when hot

    Have oiler Lawn-boy mower has starting problem when hot -- starts & runs ok when cold, but when shut off will not start Eng. model # LV195EA --took bowl off & cleaned lower half of bowl still same problem -- looking for suggestions
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    Tecumseh av520 2 stroke crank seals

    Hello, I have a Tecumseh av520 engine that needs crank seals I want to do the flywheel side and pto side. Does anybody know the part numbers for these I have looked at some websites but it seems like there is a million different seals, Thanks.
  14. N

    Tecumseh 6hp OHV engine

    This engine is on a Craftsman Roto tiller. I hope this is ok not being a Lawn mower???? It was given to me in a few pieces. Specifically the carburator spring and governor link were detatched and I am having touble figuring out exactly what holes they go into. This is not the type of engine...
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    Peerless 6 spd. transaxle 794694R

    New Reconditioned Peerless Tecumseh 6 speed transaxle. Never installed. Sat in the original shipping box for years. These are used on Craftsman, Ariens, Poulan, Weed Eater and more tractors. Part number 794694R Original Tecumseh Part Replaces OEM Part Numbers: 794602 794602A 794603A 794712...
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