Old HM80 155594R starts making power then fizzles out. Have never cleaned a carb before but was going to attempt anyway. While looking for kits I find that replacement HM80 carbs cost about the same as rebuild kits! But I'm not sure about compatibility with my older motor. Are HM80 carbs fairly interchangeable? Will a carb specified as replacement for newer models fit on this older engine? I see replacement carbs that look exactly like mine, but I'm not sure if the holes line up with my older engine.
Tecumseh HM80 Carburetor Compatibility
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bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
How come every Tekasheema post is about carb issues?
What's included in the rebuild kit?
I don't know what you would need besides gaskets (which can be made at home).
Are you Hootie?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twByKoQ_FFU
What's included in the rebuild kit?
I don't know what you would need besides gaskets (which can be made at home).
Are you Hootie?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twByKoQ_FFU
Nosandwich
The REAL Poboy
The HM 80 should work just fine . Tecumseh didn't change much on them or spark plugs.
You could just buy a brand new carb if the rebuild kit costs the same. Tecumseh engines are known for their dodgy and temperamental carbs though.
OK thanks! Will go with the idea that HM80s "didn't change much" and get a new carb. Will let you know how it goes. These are fairly inexpensive so I may also keep the old one and let the kids rebuild it anyway. This is their first go kart and they're learning a lot.
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