Tecumseh trouble

[Team70R 157]

Cant seem to seem to get my Tecumseh going. Planning on junking it! Any ideas on finding a motor? One guy told me to pick up a harbor frieght predator...... Really wanting to keep it old school 

[oldredrider 2,548]

Techy motors are temperamental little boogers. Unless it's flat out wore out,  there's hope of reviving it. The Chinese carbs are a good alternative to trying to get an original working. The other issue is the ignition. 

What size engine are you working with?

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

The best Tecumseh I ever had was used as an anchor on my old flat bottom river boat LOL Carburetors are one of the biggest problems on Tecumseh engines in my personal experience. As previously mentioned chinese carbs are a good option, but remember to check to see if the float is properly set in the new carbs. Check your spark too. In all honesty I have had some Tecumseh's that have run nice, but when they don't they are a huge pain to fix.  

[Team70R 157]

It's an H60. Put a brand new carb on it and now it floods like a $&#*+€!! Only cost me 35 bucks for the carb and Ignition parts, so that's all I've got in it. Really need to find an old Tecumseh expert in my area! 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

Sounds like your float might not be set right. I'm not sure of the proper measurement for it, but maybe someone will come along that knows.

[stevasaurus 22,713]

Seeing that you just joined here, you may not be aware of some things available to you.  Go into the "Manual" section on the main page and look for the engines sub-section.  We have a few Tecumseh Manuals listed in there to look at.  When they run good, they run real good...they do not like sitting in the garage for 1 or 2 months...they like running at least once a week.  Don't junk it!!!  If you can't figure it out, we have plenty of members that will take that 6.0 off your hands. 

 

 

[pfrederi 17,697]

My L107 (1967) had an H60 for about 15 years. Put new rings in it once.  Finally replaced it in the late 80s with an HH70.  Only reason, my father was getting older and the H60 didn't have compression release and it was harder for him to pull it over. (He was too frugal for electric start)  The HH70 is still running just fine, she is used winter and summer stars quicker than any of my Kohlers and doesn't need any warm up to start working.   Download the manual.  Get an Autolite or NGK spark plug and a fuel filter. May need some tweeking to get the new carb adjusted.  Unless she sat out in the rain and had many many hours I doubt it is a points problem.

[Team70R 157]

Awesome thanks!! I'm gonna try her again this week!!

[Howie 886]

Pull the bowl off the carb, turn it upside down and set the float level with the carb body. Spray cleaner thru the fuel inlet seat

area and put it back together. If the bowl has the flat on one side on the bottom it goes toward the fuel inlet. I have set the

float on these like this for a very long time, very rarely has it not worked for me.

[Molon_Labe 731]

Techy's can be cantankerous critters but they are good engines. My old 654 with the original H60 (avatar) runs like a clock. I live right down the road from you in Noblesville and would be more than happy to help you get it running. Don't give up!

[Team70R 157]

4 hours ago, Molon_Labe said:

Techy's can be cantankerous critters but they are good engines. My old 654 with the original H60 (avatar) runs like a clock. I live right down the road from you in Noblesville and would be more than happy to help you get it running. Don't give up!

Awesome!! I actually just picked up a complete 606 that I may need help with! 

[Molon_Labe 731]

PM'd you with my phone #, give me a call if you hit a snag.

[Molon_Labe 731]

Wes, per our conversation today, here are some pics of the governor setup on an H60. The screw that the throttle arm contacts is the throttle stop which you set to limit the maximum rpm. Turned all the way in like in the pic allows for about ~ 3000 rpm max.

 

[Team70R 157]

Thanks Major! I'll give you another call if I end up with a problem! 

[gawald 30]

See the classified ads for a 7hp Tecumseh

[Team70R 157]

Got the little Chinese carb swapped on and the little 606 runs like a top!!

[Molon_Labe 731]

9 hours ago, Team70R said:

Got the little Chinese carb swapped on and the little 606 runs like a top!!