GearHead36
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Have you tried removing the gas cap? The symptoms point to a possible clogged vent. Some caps are vented. Some vents are in the tank.
Could be a bad coil. You are not testing anything as discussed above. Could be a Chinese clone slash black market spark plug causing all of this. You will never know as you don't test anything.Ok I just replaced the ignition coil and still NO change in behavior.
Might take more cleaning. You need to search for vacuum leaks while you are testing.cleaned the carburetor 3 times
Cleaned like a new one? As in zero trash or any 90 degree hose fittings on the bottom packed with dirt and grass?cleaned the fuel tank
Needs tested. Doesn't mean it will fire under compression.replaced the spark plug
Have to take your word on it. Could of fouled something up. I do it all the time as I am an idiot.gapped the valves
OEM Briggs carb or a Chinese Gambler Series from Scamazon or Fleabay?I also replaced the carb with a new one. The new one had starting problems but once it would run, the engine had the exact same misfiring
I hope you don't mean dumping it off on someone else. Better disclose it doesn't run proper in bold letters. People like that I tend to dislike. No place for them in my "try to be honest" world.At this point I might just sell it as is and call it done. What a frustrating project!
Your last video, to me, sounds like the governor spring is/could be fouled up. Sounds like the revs are bouncing around. Hold the throttle plate lever with your finger on top of the carb. See if the revs smooth out. Report back. And don't buy any new parts LOL.
Also verify the choke plate is wide open once warmed up.
Yeah its misfiring about once every second or so, but the mic on my phone doesn't really pick up the miss. It works well, it cuts well. I don't have any SUPER thick grass but in the thickest grass I have, its good. I did try partially covering the intake last time I used it, it had no effect on the rpm/misfiring. I've had the cover off of this thing like a dozen different times this year, the cool finds are definitely clean. I used a piece of junk mail to space the coil, it is suuuper close but not rubbing.Watched your latest video again. Not hearing anything out of the norm for that engine. Maybe the governor spring is bad causing the slight stumble?? Hold your finger on the throttle linkage. See if she smooths out. Or put cardboard over carb inlet giving a slight choke effect. Something has to smooth her out. Bad plug, maybe it was dropped or counterfeit fake news black market?
very mow. De carbonizing the cylinder and valves. Check head bolt torque yearly.