Engine with no spark .need help

[Kaptain Krunch]

Never mind, my new pull start assembly just broke, and I can't repair it. I think I will just get a harbor freight clone

I die a little bit inside every time i hear that.

 

[Sail8870]

Russ, I remember reading a thread about clones and you said you had one you hated and wanted to get rid off it, how bout a trade?

 

[Russ2251]

Sorry, it's worth more than the Tecumseh. Especially since it is not running. Too many unknowns.

 

[Sail8870]

Ok, I may try to get a refund on that pull start, I pulled it 5 times and the metal wing things that catch the flywheel broke, then I may keep trying with getting it started, I'm not sure though

 

[Russ2251]

I will trade my clone for a running DuraForce engine, but that's as far as I'll go.

 

[Sail8870]

Yeah, I don't have one.

 

[Russ2251]

If you find one let me know.

 

[solomon]

Hey Russ, I'm rebuilding a 5HP Tecumseh right now, i would trade it for your clone when I'm done.

 

[sideways]

I die a little bit inside every time i hear that.

As do I

Hey Russ, I'm rebuilding a 5HP Tecumseh right now, i would trade it for your clone when I'm done.

I will trade my clone for a running DuraForce engine, but that's as far as I'll go.

I think Russ made it pretty clear that he would only swap it for a good Duraforce....

Hayden

 

[Daveon]

Is it a 5/16 or 3/16 keyway?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Ok, I may try to get a refund on that pull start, I pulled it 5 times and the metal wing things that catch the flywheel broke, then I may keep trying with getting it started, I'm not sure though

I'd definately be returning that. Also, this might sound silly, but how's your pull--start etiquette? A lot of people mangle thier recoil assemblies because they just grab the handle and go for the glory! Folks, you're not trying to uproot a tree! Grasp the handle and gently pull toward you. Let the mechanism grab the crank, keep gently pulling until you feel the compression stroke. Then, give it a firm tug to start the engine. Your recoil assembly will love you forever, and your arm will probably be a lot happier, too!

 

[solomon]

YUP, never had to do this before, but once i overhauled my 8hp briggs, thier was soo much compression that you had no choice but to slowly pull it to compression stroke or else you were just going to break the rope and your arm, lol. This method works wonders!

 

[Sail8870]

Yeah, my brother yanked it without letting it catch, so if I can't get a refund he's gonna be paying for it.

 

[starterwds]

i have the same engine on a go kart i got... i took it off and got the clone from harbor freight but I'm trying to fix it too and i have compression/spark and fuel but it wont start also... weird... but I took it apart and cleaned everything and am putting it back together... try checking the valves and check the specs to see what the installed height should be... I'm looking to get mine running soon and sell it if your interested russ2251... I can take pics and show you what I have... its just missing the recoil starter and air filter cover but that is coming in soon I ordered it from a local shop