PattDizzle
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Im having a slight issue with this engine. I recently did a valve adjustment. The mower was sometimes hard to start getting over that compression stroke. I am now having a problem throttling the mower up without the choke on. The mower platform is a Simplicity Broadmoor 1694010 and the engine is a 303777-1114-E1 code 01013111. The mower will run on any throttle setting but increasing the throttle from idle sometimes makes the engine stall or hesitate for several seconds before increasing RPM's. If I start the mower on a low speed, and increase the throttle, it seems fine. If I then lower it back to a idle and within 10-15 seconds or lower try to increase it, the engine wants to fall on its face. I replaced the spark plugs and fuel filter last night in hopes those were the issue but it did not solve it. I also too the air filter off completely and removed the gas cap in case the tank was building pressure and not letting in makeup air. I set the valves to .005" on both the exhaust and intake when I did the adjustment. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? I am thinking it could be a bad valve spec?
And does anyone know where I could aquire a new carb for this thing? It seems everywhere is showing it now longer available. I really need just the body of the carb itself. At the beginning of last season, I accidentally threaded the bolts into the carb in the wrong hole and caused it to drive through the edge of the casting. It didn't pierce any channel ways or passages so I was able to mend it back up with some JB Weld and it ran perfect all last season. Even going on the Vanguard website and using the part number from a 16HP motor they have listed, the carb is not available. Does this seem correct?
And does anyone know where I could aquire a new carb for this thing? It seems everywhere is showing it now longer available. I really need just the body of the carb itself. At the beginning of last season, I accidentally threaded the bolts into the carb in the wrong hole and caused it to drive through the edge of the casting. It didn't pierce any channel ways or passages so I was able to mend it back up with some JB Weld and it ran perfect all last season. Even going on the Vanguard website and using the part number from a 16HP motor they have listed, the carb is not available. Does this seem correct?