Recent content by Forest#2

AND take pics when taking the carb off. Some of them pressure washer engines have a sandwiched type of area when bolting them to the manifold, easy to take off but not user friendly re-installing and trying to keep everything sandwich aligned. The use of headless studs is a big help keeping...

Most likely not worth the effort. I've seen quite a few Tecumseh's with broken rods, usually due to being operated with the timing too fast. Parts and pieces from some models sell good on Flea bay. Tecumseh's and doing repairs of this nature is in the category of dinosaur's, dinosaurs eggs and...

Agree: That is why I suggested time to start measuring things. He said he replaced the sump that has new sleeve bearing, so it's time to mic the crankshaft in the area where the seal lip is located. If the crankshaft has a seal wear ring on the crankshaft at the seal area and the crankshaft...

Yes you have a head scratcher. I would start doing some measurements and also feel how snug the ID of the seals you are buying fit to the shaft. I was replacing seals sometime back and they were selling me the wrong ID seals. The friction fit was not even snug on the ID. the Od was ok. On some...

Your engine ignition has probably been converted to the Magnetron ignition, so as points and condenser not required. The magnetron is a good thing. Here is a link to show your flo jet carb. Look carefully at the flo jet type, their is a large flo jet, small flo jet, one piece and two piece. If...

kinda old thread but here is some info about adjusting the deck belt tension that might be similar to yours. Type mower that deck shifts fore and aft as the lift lever is moved full travel. link to thread: see post 7, 8, 9 and look at the parts diagram so as to get an idea if yours is...

A little measly spark plug, especially a champion, can really make a guy feel weak upstairs when they have tried ALL the others things FIRST to make it run right and as a last ditch effort, replace the spark plug. I now usually go to the plug first. (lesson learned and not forgotten) I keep a...

AND that type rig (carb and tank) will sometimes run good with 3/4 to full tank of fuel, but start acting up when the level gets below 1/2 tank. Why, the fuel pump is weak and/or the upper reserve bowl has leakage.

I've found replacement engine from power washers as replacements. $25-50 area and do not buy if engine is not running. (unless you want to buy a pig in a poke) When pump goes out they usually leave it setting for long time and the carb is then bad. Honda engines are a good replacement. (and...

Your two pictures looks like the OD of the seal might be larger than the outside protrusion of the aluminum casting on the outside of the block? (your block is not flat as shown in fig 46 Appears not machined for that seal you have seal that goes into the block on the outside even though the...

I would inform neighbor that more involved after inspection. May have to remove side plate and then ?????

You need to take care of that LMT. they are NLA. Sometimes just a cleaning of the bowl and needle/seat area will get a good run. If you use it's part number to get another you will be directed to a Nikki, Ruxing, and China clones. Do not mess up the main nozzle. Use a hollow ground gunsmith...

Seems to be correct for that 2 cycle. (and 60 psi seems to be about right) Here is some info. https://www.doityourself.com/forum/outdoor-gasoline-electric-powered-equipment-small-engines/248280-hsk600-2-cy-tecumseh-3h-s-blower-engine-spark-bdc-not-tdc-snapper-3201-a.html

Doubtful: We need engine model, type, code and a picture of your carb would help? Read the info at this link couple of times. https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/the-big-disconnect-seperate-machine-and-engine-information-is-needed-we-are-not-mind-readers.81338/

A set of used 8 inch diameter rims should not be hard to find. (for the more aggressive tires) You will have to see if yours are keyed and use a clip or the halff moon type that are held on by a bolt and washer. Clean the axle good and apply some anti-seize when going back with the rims. (not...