Tecumseh 5hp Refuses to start??

[Budget GoKart]

I changed plugs it gets spark enough to see but otherwise fairly weak and it's getting fuel+ starting fluid I tried choke no choke and it just refuses to start. I was on the phone with the guy when he started it and he sent a video of it running yesterday what's going on??

 

[Budget GoKart]

ALSO can anyone identify this dingo for me it was yellow stock

 

[Mr_mcrib212]

how old is your gas

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Try adding fuel stabilizer or just take out the spark plug and a little bit of gas to try and get it to suck fuel into the carb

 

[Budget GoKart]

Tried that already wont even pop i litterally tried everything so im swapping it for a 212

 

[Mr_mcrib212]

probably your best option here's a link for a harbor freight one with a coupon

https://www.harborfreight.com/65-HP...WN0X2lk IjoiODgxMCJ9 &cid=newgetcpns040820h

 

[Budget GoKart]

Already got one

 

[karl]

Already got one

If the spark plug is damp at all, just throw in a dry plug, pull it over at full throttle, no choke to make sure its not flooded at all.

Only two OHH60's have been a pain for me , one chipped a tooth off the plastic cam gear, the other sheared the flywheel key.

Good luck!

Yeah you can always throw the HF motor on, but that does not teach you much, and is generally not as satisfying as fixing something yourself.

 

[Brianator]

Whenever I see weak spark I remove the coil, sand any rust off it and the magnet and also where the coil mounts on the motor then wipe down with a light coat of dielectric grease, reset coil air gap and hope for the best! 9 times out of 10 have been successful for me

 

[Budget GoKart]

Lol I already traded it for a predator which turns out to be the first on I ever bought, cool! Thanks guys it was a lost cause so I basically got a free 212 for a clapped Tecumseh

 

[Brianator]

Can't go wrong there! Where do I sign up for a deal like that?! I have a 8hp Tec with a snapped rod and would settle for seized Honda!

 

[karl]

Lol I already traded it for a predator

The tecumseh is not a great platform, but not junk either.

Nice, i do not blame you. I would do the same, at least I can use some extra clone parts.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Maybe the PO sabotaged it and sheared the flywheel key.

 

[Budget GoKart]

Off to track down a 212 everyone bought all of em