1974-B-80 52 #1 Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Edited November 13, 2016 by 1974-B-80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #2 Posted November 13, 2016 Remove it from the engine and repair it or find a replacement. Sorry, but that's about the best advise given your description. One thing for sure, someone hacked that hood around the fuel cap. That's too bad since it appears to be a really nice tractor. Rare too since most people purchased the electric start models. Not necessarily more valuable, but certainly more rare. Please describe your question and maybe someone can help. Handle broke? Rope broke? Spring broke? Dogs broke? Cup broke? Housing broke? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #3 Posted November 13, 2016 Cant help you but must be the day for this. Just broke the rope on my Stihl chainsaw. Just when I needed it most. Tore it apart and found out the plastic cup is broke with sharp edges too. Good Luck on your fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974-B-80 52 #4 Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Sorry it took so long to reply. It wouldn't let me earlier. It had it running and then I heard a metal ting should and the metal dogs came out of the cup shaped part. I was trying to find a replacement recoil start, but I can't find one. And yeah the guy who had it before me cut it for a different tank and then I found another tank that was from a K-141 and got it to fit, I couldn't weld the metal because the hoods on suburbans and are so thin. I tried on the lowest setting on my little welder too. Edited November 13, 2016 by 1974-B-80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #5 Posted November 13, 2016 Is it a Tecumseh recoil? ...and do you have any pics of what you need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974-B-80 52 #6 Posted November 13, 2016 Yes it's a Tecumseh. I'll have to get a picture tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #7 Posted November 13, 2016 2 hours ago, 1974-B-80 said: I couldn't weld the metal because the hoods on suburbans and are so thin. I tried on the lowest setting on my little welder too. Difficult to do it with a stick welder (not recommended). Even with a MIG you need to do it in spots and cool the surrounding metal quick each time or it will warp the hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974-B-80 52 #8 Posted November 14, 2016 Oh I tried it with my flux core welder. That's all I have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #9 Posted November 14, 2016 That should work on sheet metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974-B-80 52 #10 Posted November 14, 2016 Yeah that's what I thought but it kept burning through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #11 Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Those recoils starts are easy to find on e-bay. I see them all the time. and they are new. I have all the part #`s for this if need them. Hope this helps. Edited November 14, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #12 Posted November 14, 2016 Get a piece of copper or brass and hold under your weld joint and tack weld it. The brass or copper will absorb the heat and stop the melt down. Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1974-B-80 52 #13 Posted November 14, 2016 oh I didn't know that. I'll try it. Does anyone on here have the recoil? I tried eBay and can't find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #14 Posted November 15, 2016 1974-B-80 I just sent you a PM ok this should help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
