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Isbell

Ignition on Tecumpseh 3.5

I have an MTD shredder that I bought new several years ago. It has been stored inside all its life. I am trying to bring it back to life. IF it has a condenser and points ignition, and I havent torn it apart to check yet, I want to upgrade it. The compression is good and the valves are working prope..
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2024/07/30 16:41:02
hankandham

Quits Running after about a minute.

I have a 3.5HP Tecumseh engine on a Sears edger. Starts 1st pull runs for about a minute and dies. Still has spark and fuel but will not restart. I've cleaned the carburetor, cleaned the coil and flywheel magnets. I'm baffled. It's like something gets warm and quits, but I checked for fi..
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2024/06/17 17:11:53
DANAMAKER

Tecumseh edger 3.5hp - hard to pull starter

I picked up a Yard Machines edger with a 3.5hp 4 stroke motor. It is very hard to pull start, like the compression is so high I cannot spin the motor enough to start it or even see if I can get spark, fuel, etc. What could be causing it to be so hard to pull? The operator handle seems to be working ..
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2024/05/30 15:51:01
Pishta

H50 crankshaft needed

H50 D model 1981 production date non points ignition off a generator. I would like to know part number for a 3/4 straight shaft crank to replace the tapered on in it for a mini bike install. 65565T is engine number and serial is 1319D. Quite a few I see are for points and those have wrong flywheel t..

2024/05/30 15:46:34
sgaster

Carburetor on Tecumseh Engine - Choke and Throttle Issue

I'm mechanically adept, but carbs require experience I don't have. And I might be missing something here, so I figured it was worth asking. Forgive me if I don't use the correct part names.Carburetor on Tecumseh engine on old Troy-bilt tiller seems to have a weak or missing spring that would control..
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2024/05/27 11:15:31
topconker

Missing intake manifold bolt query

HELP.I have a very old push mower that I am servicing for a neighbour and have noticed there is a missing bolt that holds the intake manifold in place.The only model number I can see is VAN 35 E-36102BI wonder if anyone can identify it so that I can source one?I've tried to upload a photo but for so..
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2024/04/04 16:44:00
Timggg

Tecumseh Engine Identification and Information

I recently bought an Alroh 54D cylinder mower that came with a Tecumseh engine that doesn’t start. Seller indicated likely issue with the carburetor. He poured some oil into the combustion chamber through the spark plug opening and engine can then be started up successfully. I tried to search for so..
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2024/03/12 19:24:51
jmannnh

How to connect up kill/ground wire to the throttle control plate on a HM80 155128J engine

I have an old Ariens snowblower with a Tecumseh engine (HM80). I replaced the control bracket assembly and it has a connector for a grounding wire to kill the engine when the throttle is pushed down fully. I don't see a wire to connect to on the snowblower and of course pushing down the throttle all..
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2024/01/13 18:13:22
jtdonovan246

Oil from Breather Tube upon Tilting Backwards

Tecumseh LH195SP-67514D engine. I’m helping a neighbor who has a Troy-Bilt 24” 5.5HP snowblower. The oil and spark plug hasn’t been changed in a long time. I changed the oil, cleaned the carb, changed the spark plug and filled with new gas. It fired right up no issues and was running fine. I “though..
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2023/12/08 17:54:32
Ryno

Help identity carb

I'm trying to rebuild the Tecumseh carb on an old 7 HP Yard Man snowblower and I need to match the model to a rebuild kit. I've found a model guide, but there are multiple numbers stamped. It's a non-adjustable carb with 27 stamped on the bowl, 42 stamped on one side of the body, and 525..
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2023/11/15 07:52:18

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