6hp temcuseh yerf dog problems??

[Doc Sprocket]

Now- The specific question...

If you turn your fuel valve on and walk away 5-10 minutes, does it start drooling gas out of the carb? Or does gas only come out when trying to start?

If it does it all the time, I bet your fuel inlet valve or float (inside carb) are the problem. If it ONLY does it when trying to start, I think you've got a valvetrain problem. See comments regarding inspecting the rockers...

How long has it been doing this? Did something happen when it started doing this? Have you tried to adjust, alter, or modify anything on the engine?

 

[bjj]

ok where is the fuel valve located my engine has a button to pump gas only...and it usually only comes out when i pull the string and try to start

 

[OzFab]

take it into a shop

yea i can but that defeats the purpose of DIY

In that case, get a workshop manual & read it thoroughly!

I don't mean to be cruel, but if you're having problems identifying basic parts of the engine, you're going to have bigger problems when you attempt to fix it.

I applaude the fact that you want to have a go but, you need to have a general idea first. I suggest, before you touch your engine, that you get some text books & educate yourself

 

[bjj]

In that case, get a workshop manual & read it thoroughly!

I don't mean to be cruel, but if you're having problems identifying basic parts of the engine, you're going to have bigger problems when you attempt to fix it.

I applaude the fact that you want to have a go but, you need to have a general idea first. I suggest, before you touch your engine, that you get some text books & educate yourself

Thanks for the advice btw...i already found a diagram for that engine this is my first go cart but i have worked on several automobiles

 

[bjj]

i am going to remove the bottom tank from the carb now and see if it will turn on

 

[Rocklobster61]

Try cleaning the crab had a similar problem and that did it for me idk though

 

[bjj]

Try cleaning the crab had a similar problem and that did it for me idk though

yea i cleaned the float but i wasnt able to remove the carb due to the sun going down...but how would i go about removing the carb would i need to remove the muffler cage?...

 

[bjj]

Now- The specific question...

If you turn your fuel valve on and walk away 5-10 minutes, does it start drooling gas out of the carb? Or does gas only come out when trying to start?

If it does it all the time, I bet your fuel inlet valve or float (inside carb) are the problem. If it ONLY does it when trying to start, I think you've got a valvetrain problem. See comments regarding inspecting the rockers...

How long has it been doing this? Did something happen when it started doing this? Have you tried to adjust, alter, or modify anything on the engine?

ok so once i put gas it starts drooling out the carb...i am going to try to remove the carb tomorrow morning would i need a whole new carb or are those parts replaceble

 

[bjj]

anybody now where i can find steps to remove the carb??

 

[MARGR4V3Z]

anybody now where i can find steps to remove the carb??

It is really simple, there are two bolts connected to the intake manifold, unscrew them and disconnect the linkage on the top of the carb.

 

[bjj]

ok i will try that i notices there are about 3 screw philips head that are holding it correct?...wil i have to remove the exhaust cage?

 

[MARGR4V3Z]

There should only be 2 holding it in but no you shouldnt have to remove the exhaust shield.

 

[bjj]

ok i see those bolts are kind of hard to get too because of the tight space

 

[OzFab]

Ok, so far I haven't seen any mention of what brand of engine it is, nor have we seen a close up pic of the engine or engine. Although all engines are essentially the same, they do have their differences; you need to post pics so we can determine what to do.

Help us help you

 

[landuse]

Ok, so far I haven't seen any mention of what brand of engine it is

The thread heading gives it all away

Have a look at these links. They should help you out

Tecumseh carb cleanup, servicing and troubleshooting
http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fixit/mowers/tcarb/tcarb.html
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com...cumseh_L-Head_Engines_Service_Information.pdf
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com...cumseh/Tecumseh-basic-service-information.pdf

They come from the Helpful Links Sticky. You might find it helpful to see what is all there.

 

[OzFab]

The thread heading gives it all away

Oh yeah, I didn't look there. Duh!

But there's still no pics except for the one of the whole kart...

 

[mysteryboy28]

yea i can but that defeats the purpose of DIY

by the sounds of your questions it really sounds like you could use some expert help. either find someone that has some small engine knowledge, or take it to a shop. ask them if you can watch and don't mind answering some questions. if you don't know where or what a carb is - that's a pretty good indicator that you need some professional help.

plus, carbs can be pretty tricky and tempermental. i've often found it much easier to just replace the carb with a new one, one that's already dialed in for great idle and performance.

 

[landuse]

plus, carbs can be pretty tricky and tempermental. i've often found it much easier to just replace the carb with a new one, one that's already dialed in for great idle and performance.

Many carbs can only be dialed in when they are installed on the engine. Some have larger mufflers than others, etc. In my mind, and carb is going to have to be adjusted a bit no matter what. Just my 2c....

 

[fowler]

plus, carbs can be pretty tricky and tempermental. i've often found it much easier to just replace the carb with a new one, one that's already dialed in for great idle and performance.

All engines are slightly differant
Even straight off the factory floor

And engine that have been used wont even be close

 

[bjj]

ok thanks for the help guys...i am removing the carb to clean it today hopefully that solves my problem but the engine sounds like it needs a spark but spark plug seems to me intact and fine still...i will post pics of the engine for further assistance