tecumseh 6.5 question?

[guitarman AL]

While servicing the TC, I noticed a threaded 1/2" hole in the block about an inch or two back from the driver cluth. Should this hole be plugged with something? Looks like it leads right in to the engine and could let in trash and dirt. Thanks

 

[Russ2251]

If it was a through hole you would have noticed it long before now.
Crankcase would empty itself in short order.

 

[guitarman AL]

Well, Russ, I'm sure you're right, just wonder whether from casting or for mounting, you'd think they would plug it.

 

[devino246]

Well, Russ, I'm sure you're right, just wonder whether from casting or for mounting, you'd think they would plug it.

Are you talking about the 4 holes around the output shaft? Thats for mounting a chainguard or TC backing plate.

 

[guitarman AL]

No, its just one threaded hole in the side of the block behind the driver clutch of the TC.

 

[Russ2251]

Look closer...it is plugged.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

russ is right... if it was leading into the crank case, even if its above the oil level, over time alot of oil would have leaked out all over the engine and TC. and make a mess.

 

[B man]

no its probably a place to put a little rod that sticks out to use a belt tensioner. to stop it from throwing a belt off while tilling. i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

it probably is..... a few engines i have got have had those guards bolted up to them

especially snowblowers have these 4 bolt plates.

 

[guitarman AL]

Okay, thanks fellers. Guess I won't worry about that hole anymore.