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ofranzen
Joined: Dec 26, 2005
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Sheared a second flywheel key on my Tecumseh HS50
Original Message Jan 25, 2006 3:28 pm |
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I'm continuing my quest in a new thread now that I have a more specific question. Old thread is http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/19249-0-1.htmlI got a new flywheel key as the old turned out to be broken. The new one broke after about three pulls and one ignition... The new key looks like a dud though. The sheared surface looks dimpled as if the metal had bubbles in it. The old one looked solid and the sheared surface is smooth. Could I have been so unlucky that I got a bad new key or is a second broken key a sign on some other problem? If I remove the spark plug and turn the flywheel, it seems to run smooth. /Ola |
jubol
Location: Dover, De
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Re: Sheared a second flywheel key on my Tecumseh HS50
Reply #5 Jan 26, 2006 5:52 pm |
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OFR, Congrats!! Fred
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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hirschallan
If it aint broke don't fix it !!
Location: Northern Hills of NY
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Re: Sheared a second flywheel key on my Tecumseh HS50
Reply #6 Jan 26, 2006 6:00 pm |
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Success! I got me a decent torque wrench and cleaned the surfaces properly before assembling this time. No problems at all and the engine started on the second pull :) Thanks /Ola
OFR,
What was the setting on the torque wrench ?
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ofranzen
Joined: Dec 26, 2005
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Re: Sheared a second flywheel key on my Tecumseh HS50
Reply #7 Jan 26, 2006 6:27 pm |
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I set it to 62Nm/46ft. lbs. as the repair manual I have said. Now I'll make some final ajdustments on the carburetor, change the oil and get a new belt for the blower fan and all should be in top shape. Feels good but I'm sure we will get *no* more snow this season. |
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