What Carb Should I Get?

[qtband]

I have this older 10HP Tecumseh that runs good, but leaks gas when it's off. It seems the pot metal casting is a little worn where the jet seats so there is no way to fix it.
I would like to put a slide carb with a choke on it. What size should I look for.
If I find one, I will be removing the governor since it will not be operable.

 

[KartFab]

A carb with a Venturi 2 mm smaller than the diameter of the intake valve.

That engine still runs? You sure it's a tecumseh? XD

 

[Ebrownie]

I have an old 10 hp tecumseh on our generator. We lost power for a couple hours last week so I pulled it out. Fresh gas, put some more oil in it, and it fired right up and ran great! Actually it really surprised me, I thought it was gonna be a pain.

Hold on, that's no tecumseh! That's a Briggs! No wonder it runs...

 

[qtband]

A carb with a Venturi 2 mm smaller than the diameter of the intake valve.

That engine still runs? You sure it's a tecumseh? XD

Hoe do I find out the diameter of the intake valve without taking the engine apart?

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

38mm Lectron on alcohol

 

[qtband]

38mm Lectron on alcohol

That's not in my budget....just saying!

 

[karl]

Factory replacement carb can be had for dirt cheap on ebay. Search briggs 10hp carburetor.

 

[Hellion]

I have this older 10HP Tecumseh that runs good, but leaks gas when it's off....

That looks strangely like a Briggs & Stratton engine (cue heavenly music) and not a Tecrapseh.

Kelly Wood might be interested in that carburetor if it's an updraft.

 

[qtband]

It is a Tec (cue downer music) and it is an updraft carb.

 

[Joe-405]

Nothing smaller than a 22mm and not bigger than a 34mm. Anything in between will work just fine.

 

[Kartorbust]

Unless Tecumseh changed their logo or that Briggs cover fits a Tecumseh like a glove, that has to be a Briggs.

 

[qtband]

I'm an idiot.....it's a Briggs!