Maynardb 13 #1 Posted April 8 (edited) Hi im working on an H55 on my old suburban tractor and the float is bad. Does anyone know where I can get one either new or in good shape? Also a new bowl gasket and float needle valve? Pretty sure the carb is original so does that make it a tillotson? thx Edited April 8 by Maynardb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,682 #2 Posted April 8 I suggest just buying a whole carb. https://www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Tecumseh-Engines-tecumseh-snowblowers/dp/B07RZPFDV2/ref=asc_df_B07RZPFDV2?mcid=ff3414fccbbf38fbba37a4ca3959cc19&hvocijid=13012204559501809747-B07RZPFDV2-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13012204559501809747&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016367&hvtargid=pla-2281435178338&psc=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynardb 13 #3 Posted April 8 That carb would probably work but I’d have to change the choke lever setup and perhaps a few other things. The original carb is in good shape, minimal wear on the throttle shaft and adjusts well, just needs the float because it overflows after a minute. It has a pin hole in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,394 #4 Posted April 8 Will any of these work? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,452 #5 Posted April 8 52 minutes ago, Maynardb said: It has a pin hole in it Shake it and you should see the wet spot from gas. Heat the float with a heat gun or blow dryer with that hole facing down. The warm air will compress and push the gas out of the float. When it's empty, solder the hole. WH H55s used different carbs depending on the year I light the gas on fire and use that to heat the air and push it out but I'm not sure what other people are comfortable doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,940 #6 Posted April 8 OK - where on the float is the hole located - it does make a difference....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynardb 13 #7 Posted April 8 It’s along the top edge near the pivot point. I tried to solder it, which I did, but it must have stuff inside that I can hear rattling around so it doesn’t float as it should 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,682 #8 Posted April 8 3 hours ago, Maynardb said: That carb would probably work but I’d have to change the choke lever setup and perhaps a few other things. That was just the first one that popped up when I looked, there are many more choices. For the price it might be worth getting one just to steal parts out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynardb 13 #9 Posted April 8 (edited) Here’s pictures of it. It measures 1 15/16” od, 1” id and 5/8” thick. Any clue what might fit it? thx Edited April 8 by Maynardb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,394 #10 Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Maynardb said: Any clue what might fit it? Can you use your carb numbers to research a part number? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
