pfrederi 17,950 #51 Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gregor said: I looked at that manual. I could not find any corresponding numbers to identify the engine. Maybe because it was made for Sears? Page 66 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #52 Posted September 28, 2021 I love that guys can come together and figure this all out. Younger guys just are not like that where im from. If the valves are moving freely, any reason to pull breather/lifter cover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,950 #53 Posted September 28, 2021 SSI can fail or be burned up. If the tractor isn't running but cranks has compression it was probably parked due to SSI failure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #54 Posted September 28, 2021 Solid state ignition? Coil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #55 Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Personally, I have never seen a 10 HP Tecumseh. (been looking for one though) I don't know if they all had Solid State Ignition or not. Also check for debris behind your flywheel as best you can. Edited September 28, 2021 by Gregor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #56 Posted September 28, 2021 This is all super new..im used to the typical BS on whatever they can slap them on..my yard mower is a 18hp b/s on a husky z48. I gotta get it to turn faster to check ignition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,950 #57 Posted September 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gregor said: Personally, I have never seen a 10 HP Tecumseh. (been looking for one though) I don't know if they all had Solid State Ignition or not. Also check for debris behind your flywheel as best you can. If it has a charging system it has SSI If it was a rope start it had a different system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #58 Posted September 28, 2021 The flywheel has a rope notch but is s/g belt start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,950 #59 Posted September 28, 2021 Good point. The manual doesn't show an S/G as an option. Who knows the air shroud may have been swapped in so can't be sure what model the engine really is. It looks like a collection of stuff... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #60 Posted September 28, 2021 Ive dubbed her the horse with no name....maybe frankenhorse is more fitting lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #61 Posted September 28, 2021 The green S/G was obviously added. It may have had one previously, but who knows. If it were originally rope start, could there be a coil (although unused) under the flywheel? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,950 #62 Posted September 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gregor said: The green S/G was obviously added. It may have had one previously, but who knows. If it were originally rope start, could there be a coil (although unused) under the flywheel? Almost anything would be possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #63 Posted September 28, 2021 It sticks on the intake stroke... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #64 Posted September 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, Jimdad85 said: It sticks on the intake stroke... IT ? What is IT ? Intake valve? Exhaust valve? Pour a little light weight oil (MMO) in there and work IT. IT will free up. It appears you have the flywheel off, I think. Any magnets in the flywheel, either on the outside or the inside? Any trigger pins located on the outer edge of the flywheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #65 Posted September 28, 2021 The yellow wire grounds to the motor with the ignition switch. Is this the coil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #66 Posted September 28, 2021 It would appear that i have spark.. VID_20210928_133554190~2.mp4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #67 Posted September 28, 2021 If the spark plug wire is coming from it, that's the coil. Pic isn't too clear to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #68 Posted September 28, 2021 I think its a metal on metal grab or stick...valves move freely..dead spot in bearing maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #69 Posted September 28, 2021 Yes, its the coil. Thank you guys..gotta fix that stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #70 Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jimdad85 said: I think its a metal on metal grab or stick...valves move freely..dead spot in bearing maybe Are you sure there is oil in this thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #71 Posted September 28, 2021 This morning i drained the black sludge, added 20% lucas high mileage and 15-20 the rest. I keep using a rope on the outside pulley and it turns over but has a rough spot. And just now as you read this, i dribbled a small amount of gasoline in the spark hole. Pulled my rope and she ran!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #72 Posted September 28, 2021 Aint as "DEAD" as you think ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #73 Posted September 28, 2021 That really is the greatest feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #74 Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Jimdad85 said: Pulled my rope and she ran!!!! Does this thing have notches for a rope AND a V for a belt on the pulley? Is there a V in the pulley, or did someone simply stick a belt into the rope groove? Edited September 28, 2021 by Gregor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimdad85 12 #75 Posted September 28, 2021 Nope, im just a redneck and wrapped the rope around the pulley😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
