Daniel Sheffield
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I have a problem. I have a tecumseh 5 hp engine that runs but when it gets hot it loses power, then eventually dies. What could be the causes. Have pics on my page. Won't let me attach here with my phone.
it could just be over heating
Would a oil change help. From what I understand is that it sat for a while.
Oil is full though.
Surprised no one has mentioned this: although I've never happened across it, it makes sense that your valve lash is too tight. When it gets warm the valves don't fully close causing it to lose compression and power.
If you want to go low budget for cooling, you can get this vent(down below) which will act as a radiator which you can put on the sides or top. This does work knowing since i have done this before
Does it look like this?