Tecumseh Broke Rod

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filmteknik

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I think it broke initially by the crankshaft then again along its length. Punched a hole in the side of the crankcase. I can get a used rod for just $15. But I'm not sure I'm up to the level of complexity of dismantling an entire engine. I pulled the head and pushed the piston out with a tool using the new hole. What's the likelihood I can push the piston with replaced rod back in and attach it to the crankshaft using the hole which I can enlarge? I would screw some sheet metal over the hole and use red RTV.
 
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 hens teeth.

AND I have few Tecumseh's and like them,

.
 
Forest#2 said:
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 hens teeth.

AND I have few Tecumseh's and like them,

.
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I grew up with a series of Sears mowers with Tecumseh and then two Lawn Boys. I'm old enough to remember the 2 stroke cycle LBs. We never had one but some neighbors did.

I've already replaced it so if I do this repair it will likely just be a backup. But I wonder if I can do it in the way I propose.
 
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