Recent content by Russ2251

"please dont patronize me." I never patronized ANYONE ever. What is it about my post you objected to?

Teaspoon of gas in plug hole. Try to start, no choke. Should run for short burst. If not, there is an ignition issue. If does run for short burst and quits...indicates a fuel delivery issue.

Just because you're getting spark externally, does not mean you're getting spark internally. Internal combustion engines need only 3 things to operate: Fuel Compression Ignition If any of these is missing...engine will not run. Verify all.

Honda GCV timing. Set up the following and slide on belt.

Please note the following from the Toro/Lawn-Boy E engine service manual: "2. Several piston and ring combinations have been used. Pistons have been plated and unplated. Pistons have used two keystone rings and others used one semi-keystone and one standard ring. The pistons made for one...

143.630012 cross references to Tecumseh OH160-170006. https://www.partstree.com/models/oh160-170006-tecumseh-engine/engine-parts-list-1-0/ Carb is #247 in parts explosion. Part# 631680 (Superseded to 632205C) Edit: Discontinued: NLA Seems there is no replacement available anywhere. Is old carb...

With half a blade...must take twice as long to mow lawn.⏳

Needles as in bearings.

Yup...needles. Actually just one.

There is an itty bitty fine mesh screen inside carb body. Is that clear of debris?

Damn needles...

"But, it appears the co. has gone to OHV's on all its newer offerings. Too bad." Small flat head engines (for our usage) have not been manufactured for many years now due to emissions issues/concerns. Too bad? More horsepower per lb. is a good thing in my book.

Try straight acetone.

The bashing is gettin' kinda' tired don't ya think?

Blue smoke usually indicates excess oil. What oil (specifically) are you mixing with? Not a good idea to use inside any vehicle. On some blowers the exhaust exits out of the blower tube. Would not want to inhale that stuff.