We have a Tecumseh LAV30 we rebuilt and just put on a mower (which we also restored). We haven't started the engine yet, because when we pull on it, we're wondering if we're hearing a rod knock or other bad sound.
I am not hearing a rod type sound. Could be the metal screen is scraping the engine housing. Was the blade on the engine when you were cranking the engine, and I hope you had oil in the engine before cranking also. I have seen rod bearing and cylinder walls get damaged by dry cranking.
#3
Ronno6
Is this engine equipped with a blade brake?
The motor does not seem to be turning freely..in a manner consistent with the blade brake being engaged.
#4
Russ2251
Is this engine equipped with a blade brake?
The motor does not seem to be turning freely..in a manner consistent with the blade brake being engaged.
That was probably the scraping sound that I heard on the video.
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Boudreaux In Eunice La.
I remembered something from when I watched the video the first time..... His bare foot caught my eye.. No safety anything on it..... That's his right foot so there is noway for him to hold the bail handle....
Unless someone else is doing it and holding the camera.... It sure looks like that camera is on a tri pod though.... Tooo steady...
1) Yes the blade was on it
2) I was holding the camera (I wasn't the one starting it, but it wasn't a tripod either).. though I'm not known for my steadiness :confused2:
3) There's no blade brake whatsoever on this
4) You're right about the bare foot... :ashamed:
#9
Ronno6
Of course you are aware that the blade brake actually engages the flywheel not the blade itself.....(if I am not mistaken.....)
The LAV30 was built in the 60's, it never had a blade brake. One of my favorites, properly tuned it would start with a quick flip of the rope. Maybe the blade was loose, it didn't sound like one was installed.
I don't see any cables to where a blade brake would be(left side from the operators point of view)... Just a throttle cable on the right side to the carb/governor.
As noted earlier, I don't believe they had blade brakes that early. And if it was activated, he wouldn't be able to pull it (if installed correctly)
Op, are you still around? Any updates, video's to share?
