Temacumseh engine not starting

[damianz23]

It wont start and when I pull the handle it makes a sploosh noise anyone know whats wrong?

 

[karl]

Could be flooded. Pull the spark plug, is it wet with fuel or dry?

Warning, everyone else will probally say buy a harbor freight engine. Least give the old tecumseh a chance

 

[damianz23]

Could be flooded. Pull the spark plug, is it wet with fuel or dry?

Warning, everyone else will probally say buy a harbor freight engine. Least give the old tecumseh a chance

what should I do after that

 

[Master Hack]

what should I do after that

buy a harbor freight engine.

 

[damianz23]

I also have a predator 212 but the fly wheel is so rusted that it wont move at all. What should I do with that one?

 

[damianz23]

Could be flooded. Pull the spark plug, is it wet with fuel or dry?

Warning, everyone else will probally say buy a harbor freight engine. Least give the old tecumseh a chance

the spark plug had oil on it

 

[damianz23]

and the little red button thing dosent seem to press down so should I get a new carb?

 

[Master Hack]

I also have a predator 212 but the fly wheel is so rusted that it wont move at all. What should I do with that one

Rust on the flywheel is not the problem. It's is only an indicator of BIG problems

 

[damianz23]

Rust on the flywheel is not the problem. It's is only an indicator of BIG problems

is the engine done?

 

[Master Hack]

is the engine done?

Most likley

and the little red button thing dosent seem to press down so should I get a new carb

Sounds like it has bigger problems than a carb will fix. However, i Have a new carb for that i'll sell ya cheap. I went down this road with a trashcumsa engine a year ago. bought a carb then scrapped the engine and bought a predator.

 

[damianz23]

Most likley

Sounds like it has bigger problems than a carb will fix. However, i Have a new carb for that i'll sell ya cheap. I went down this road with a trashcumsa engine a year ago. bought a carb then scrapped the engine and bought a predator.

would a cheap amazon one work or would it leak?

 

[Master Hack]

would a cheap amazon one work or would it leak

I'm not a fan of amazon crap, so I will refrain from advising you on that.
How about a carb and a coil for $20 + shipping?

 

[damianz23]

I'm not a fan of amazon crap, so I will refrain from advising you on that.
How about a carb and a coil for $20 + shipping?

I may just try one on Amazon first for about 5 dollars, and if that doesn't work, I will get the one from you

 

[Master Hack]

$5 ?!?! Ya know thats a good one!

 

[Sparkwizard]

Can you check the oil in your Tecumseh? Is it full of water?

 

[damianz23]

Can you check the oil in your Tecumseh? Is it full of water?

it has a little water I think

 

[Sparkwizard]

Drain it dry. Add 3 cups, see if it still makes that slushy noise.

 

[damianz23]

Drain it dry. Add 3 cups, see if it still makes that slushy noise

Should I drain the oil and gas?

 

[Sparkwizard]

I know nothing about the gas. You stated you think there is water in the oil. I can't advise you on that, but I normally remove any questionable fluids before I try to start an unknown engine.
I also remove the spark plug and check for spark before I even try to start it.

 

[Master Hack]

Water in the oil? Did you put anti freeze in the radiator?
water in the oil is a symptom of a cracked block or blown head gasket.
You should pressure test the cooling aystem.



the real question is, how did that happen? Doubtful it happened if it was stored indoors.
lf it was stored outdoors, that ain't good.