Topic 'Small engine help' in forum 'Automotive' - dslreports.com

Re: Small engine help

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:21:57 EDT

EUS posted : thanks for the help, I located the model # late yesterday, will look after work.
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Re: Small engine help

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:17:08 EDT

Sr Tech posted :

said by EUS:

Sears Craftsman 4HP/21" circa 1985/86, I cannot seem to locate parts for the particular model.

If the part/model number is still on the machine you should be able to search the parts on »www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdi···x.action , once you found the part or parts needed, then take the part numbers and search them on jacks as they are much cheaper. If you can get the model number and part needed I will try to help you find the parts.

Re: Small engine help

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:42:55 EDT

EUS posted : Sears Craftsman 4HP/21" circa 1985/86, I cannot seem to locate parts for the particular model.
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Re: Small engine help

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:39:13 EDT

itguy05 posted : Tecumseh Snow King?

Just search ebay and buy a new carb for $25 or so. Slap it on there and you will be good to go. That's what I did this year after last year's rebuild barely worked. Best the engine has ran in years.

Re: Small engine help

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:23:13 EDT

EUS posted : Note to self, when rebuilding, check fuel lines for rot BEFORE turning fuel back on.
Good thing I had a fire extinguisher.
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Re: Small engine help

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:36:35 EDT

Tig posted : When I'm resurrecting a neglected engine I dose the fuel with seafoam and spray a good dose in the carb throat. Prime the fuel system as best I can, turning the engine over a couple times. Repeat the prime and engine turn over daily for a few days, then try to start it.
Letting the fuel system soak gives the goo a chance to dissolve and also any dried seals get a chance to swell. With the goo loosened up and the seals sealing, I've found most engines will start and run. Patience is the key.
Seafoam, I'm told is mostly naptha, but it's my favourite snake oil for engines.

Re: Small engine help

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:02:20 EDT

Sr Tech posted : As for parts, I use this company all the time. Never had an issue not being able to find the part I need.
»www.jackssmallengines.com/

Re: Small engine help

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:16:18 EDT

ropeguru posted : Personally, if you can get everything apart then I would buy a gallon can of carb cleaner and let it soak. The blow everything out with compressed air.

»www.autozone.com/autozone/access···313_0_0_

Small engine help

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:26:16 EDT

EUS posted : Hello all,
I have to service the carb on my mid 80's snowblower after leaving gas in for for 2 years.
I suppose one of the potential pitfalls would be if I screw up the gasket, as parts are going to be hard to find....
What should I clean the carb with?
Mineral spirits?
Hopefully it will be something really simple like the bob (don't know the tech term) is stuck closed....
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