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I know the sputtering Tecumseh engine is gone. Here is couple of links to videos of how a carb MIGHT can be modded to fix a sputtering hunting engine that is running lean. This is the basics to what I did to my HM100 Tecumseh carb idle jet. My Tecumseh carb jet was similar to the Kohler/Honda...

Disconnect the wire from the starter and see if it clicks or buzzes. A starter solenoid will SOMETIMES make a buzzing sound when the voltage to the solenoid goes low. the reason it makes the buz sound is the voltage is going up and down at a fast rate (fast pulses) and a voltmeter will read the...

Aluminum roof flashing and make a small funnel either inside the seal or on the shaft with lots of grease. That is a pain on them Briggs when the engine is still bolted down on the frame and trying to see and work overhead. Sometimes get a failure to seal. I've noticed that some of the...

Backing that jet out few turns on my engine made a change for the worse. It should make some kind of a change because it allows air to be sucked in if unscrewed far enough. and the idle suction in front of the throttle butterfly might be restricted but if so the engine would not LOW idle good...

Here is couple of links I saved sometime back about Tecumseh carbs you might review: Tecumseh carb cleaning link https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/#id_tecumseh Tecumseh carb parts link 12 2020 https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/engine_specs/tecumseh_carb_mfg_no.asp

In the picture on POST 42 the center hole down the middle of the jet is the one I used the micro bits on and enlarged by hand drilling with the micro bits. It appeared I had to drill for maybe about 1/4 inch carefully before it intersected the cross drilled hole. I think I only went about 2-3...

I've got a HM100 on a gen engine. I kept a eye and ear open for the old fully adjustable jet carbs and finally stumbled across one. The OEM non adjustable carb would cause the engine to hunt and surge when the engine was warming up and worse during temp's below 30 degrees F and if the engine...

I've got a HM100 on a gen engine. I kept a eye and ear open for the old fully adjustable jet carbs and finally stumbled across one. The OEM non adjustable carb would cause the engine to hunt and surge when the engine was warming up and worse during temp's below 30 degrees F and if the engine...

I've seen quite a few of them plastic floats look like that, non adjustable and the carb still operate great. At first I tried installing another jet, then another float and still same. It's usually on them single cylinder Nikki's that I see such. I eventually just accepted that it's a normal...

Is this a new to you rig? You have never seen it run before??? Reason I ask is the governor is completely disconnected like someone has been monkeying with it and you said the deck spindle housing fell through the deck due to rust and age when you were inspecting, etc.??

I just now tried the link using microsoft edge and google chrome and I also clicked on the link in post #4 and all Ok??????????? https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/ Might be erratic and intermittent. thanks for the heads up

You asked: Is the plate supposed to make contact with that rod, and if so, how do I adjust it properly? YES Re-search on-line static governor adjustment. You can find such online for your Briggs Twin L-head engine. Normally those do not just come disconnected on their own. You better get the...

Now that is funny. I don't care who you are that's funny. Keep that one in mind when you turn your lawn mower key off at high rpms. You neighbors will just love you like the kids love Uncle Buck. Do it at night about midnight. (but immediately hide)

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I would think that a 1-2 second miss would be hard to confirm as loss of spark when looking at a spark tester. Appears you have done about everything but swap out the mag. I'm assuming it's the electronic magneto engine and not the old model with points/condenser. You mentioned it don't start...

I'm not sure on yours without a picture, BUT On most lawn TRACTOR deck spindles if anything on the BLADE SIDE of a spindle shaft is bad, even a blade that cannot be removed I can remove the top belt pulley and take the shaft DOWN out of the spindle housing with the blade still attached to the...

Thanks for the come back. Good to see that you did not have to use more of your Duck tape to build up the diameter of the flat idler pulley. You will eventually need more of that Duck tape on the steering area. That JD machine will operate more user friendly if you will use JD Green or Yellow...

Install a correctly gapped NEW spark plug. (and do not feel bad if it runs ok afterwards) Yes leave the heads bolts alone for now they have been at rest since 1985 and good chance one or more will twist off. Your description does not warrant taking the head pull chance yet. NO NEED IN CLEANING...

Maybe in a few days, but I removed the troublesome Briggs Twin Intek OHV from my Cub with the dual throat Nikki carb that I had to constantly handle gently and fiddle with and installed a really good Kohler engine. Seems the higher in price that non-ethanol gas gets the more the Kohler likes...

They are most likely full of grease.(which is a good thing) They will turn free after they have ran for awhile. 1/8 inch in the flat pulley will still be ok. I quite often buy a bearing or bearing/pulley now days and it free wheel spins easy when new. That is a sign that China did not pack the...

Have you replaced the spark plug? Also you need to blow back through the fuel hose with the gas cap off. Some of them old Briggs had a very fine screen inside the gas tank. Some came out with the petcock and some did not. They will run for little while and shut down. (and re-start almost...

Thanks for the Plastic welding info. Been doing plastic welding for awhile. Have all sizes and kinds of electric soldering irons and tips. Some are also propane heated. I like the idea of using coax braid as a reinforcement. I have all type, sizes and kinds of coaxial cables so as to get the...

You really need to start your own post thread. The OP has not been back and probably not many watching. So you bought it NONE RUNNING FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY FOR 1/2 PRICE? (or was it running and quit you) Couple tips: I'm assuming the engine cranks over ok and fast? Remove the air cleaner and...

You need to do some closer inspecting while changing those two pulleys. I try to replace that plastic V-groove pulley with a metal type if readily available at about same price. You indicated previously that you seen the fan on the transmission pulley getting slower, which is a sign of belt...

What is this statement you wrote????????? but the V pulley turns freely but does not spin.

I told a guy awhile back that I could see the AIR inside his front tires on a small tractor.:confused: He just smiled and said I've never heard that one but they do look bad, but they are foam filled. The foam was what I was seeing in between the rubber cracks.;)

Your question: . How would I go about finding a shorter/wider belt? You do not need a part number I try two things. Go to fleece bay and type in the size belt you are considering. (for example 1/2 inch wide x 88 inches long0 search, then look at prices, then NEXT on the right side upper...

You say: There will be a day soon where I will not have the strength to do my own stuff and then I'll get the pros involved. You might keep a ear and eye open. I've heard of robot mowers, vacuum cleaners and EV's that drive themselves. Using AI. I recently heard AI mentioned on news. I thought...

What you might consider doing to get by: I heard you say you bought a correct part number OEM belt. We do not know if it's the belt slipping or the transaxle yet. You say the drive belt was hot to the touch and you could smell rubber burning maybe. You might take a piece of string or similar...

I figure when this one actually dies I'll get a new tractor. Appears You answered your own question here. 14 year old machine, 3rd owner and duck tape around the steering shaft (redneck style) to help with steering sector gear mesh. AND slipping new drive belt of correct size due to ...

Since you are a do it yourselfer here is little bit of info to consider: I may have overlooked your tire size.???? A TR13 is a straight stem tube and a TR-87 is the curved stem in Carlisle brand. Firestone is a good brand but not often seen. You can view pictures of the tubes and stems on...

Keep in mind that if the bead keeps coming unseated due to harsh side loading a tube can be easily installed since the tire bead unseats easily for the installation, but you do have to be careful now days and get a good name brand tube and it will be close to $20. (lots of China inner tubes that...

No need in trying to operate that with the gear mesh that weak. Ronnie Milsap can see that is no good. You need to get the pinion/sector closer together somehow. Check that the bushing are proper size OD and ID and the holes in the frame are not worn where the OD of the bushings fit.

AND sometimes I see the steering shaft itself worn where it goes through the bushings. The pinion seems snug and no excess gear mesh until the steering shaft moves up into a worn area which results in less gear mesh. I've also seen them bushing have correct part number but actually the wrong...

You might try putting a tube in it. If that don't work out for you, get a push mower that has solid rubber tires (no air) and it will help you lose some of the excess weight that you mentioned you probably need to lose. Most generally when a tire is bead is coming loose the tire is under...

We need the complete model and serial number for your Lawn tractor???? If you cannot furnish this info I think you have it fixed.

Did the DEAR dealer kiss you? If not you did not get all that you paid for. Y0u might consider thinking twice before you return. Also this is mostly your fault. The majority of dealers have a fixed price for oil changes. A phone call to them will get you a price for a oil change. If I just...

The model, type and code info from the engine would also be helpful so we know what engine you are asking about? Cub Cadet has several different types and models of engines for a Cub Cadet tractor, therefore when people are asking questions about a engine problems they should at the very least...

Good to hear you got it going. I keep some anti-seize and a length of 1 inch wide sandpaper handy when I'm installing pulleys and steel rims onto lawn tractors shafts and similar stuff. Not a fun job when encountering a rusted rim on a axle or a seized pulley on a engine crankshaft.

Patience is your friend. I sometimes have to let one rest for awhile, let brain clear and go back later. Keep in mind that a sheared flywheel key normally will not cause loss of spark on your engine. You can move your Briggs flywheel to any position on the crankshaft not paying any attention to...

You asked: Any ideas what I may be missing. YES

Also re-read my above post where I did an edit. I suspect this is a SERVICE manual for your rig. (paperback) The CD version is cheaper but not as user friendly. The carb section is not very good but lots of other good info. Look up this listing number on flea bay. $18 free shipping from a 100%...

Valve clearance is .004-.006. After you set the valves (per page 23 and the specs in the last section of the manual) in the service manual leave the spark plugs out and crank over the engine with the starter few times and re-check. The valve lash on the twin OHV is not as critical as the lash on...

Spark plug tip closing up after gapped correctly??? What is the number on the spark plugs you are installing???

I really like to make them bend adjustments on Bro In Laws equipment. (just kidding) I've got a big stout 8 inch vise with a base set in concrete and a big oxy/acet torch I can easily bend railroad iron if needed. You might want to get into doing wheel alignments for lawn tractors.

Are you working (asking about) on the Kohler SV600 or the Briggs twin Intek now???? Just want to make sure. If you can get that engine to run at all trying pulling each spark plug wire one at a time and compare the rpms' sag. Let us know what you see? But if you had a spark plug gapped...

The plastic I was referring to was the plastic seat cover, not the seat pan. The seat pans that I have tackled are metal. The shoe goo does not burn the foam. It's tough stuff and will adhere to most anything and remains little bit pliable. It appears that the locktite PL300 would be good on...

Good to hear you got it going good. Now you will feel more confident in flogging the engine. Just some info about that engine/carb on the L-head twins. This issue will most likely happen later, quite common. If the engine starts acting like carb is going bad, maybe idle gets erratic, throttle...

If a person will do the SHOE GOO and go all around the edge of the seat with a good bead BEFORE the plastic and foam completely breaks off and gets really bad. The seats FOAM/PLASTIC Cub Cadet/craftsman plastic over foam I've seen when they first start is the bottom sides and front of the seat...

srwa: I just now noticed that you are not the Original Posted (OP) that started this thread. Appears you need to find a short block and then start your own post. Not user friendly staying on the same page with two posters in same thread 7 pages long. gary6913: (was the OP)