Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

Jeffalex2

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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My neighbor gave me an old edger with a 3hp Eager on it. Compression check wet with carb off is only 75lbs. Valves look good... should I put rings in it? See how it runs as is?

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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I'd just run it. When I looked to re-ring a 5.5hp Tecumseh TVS120, the ring set was over $40. Plus, the cyl could have worn and there be little benefit with new rings.

 

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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Compression readings are usually worthless on small engines.

 

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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Fish said:

Compression readings are usually worthless on small engines.

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A leakdown test will tell you if it's valves or rings/cylinder

 

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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Jeffalex2 said:

My neighbor gave me an old edger with a 3hp Eager on it. Compression check wet with carb off is only 75lbs. Valves look good... should I put rings in it? See how it runs as is?

Thanks!

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Put up some pics. Try to get a few shots with each valve open, try to show their face.

 

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• Nov 17, 2019 / Sears Eager/Tecumseh Compression

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I put it back together, cleaned everything up... have a nice spark... fuel came out the air cleaner... I even adjusted and tested the float when I cleaned out the carb.
To be continued...

Thanks all!!!