Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have an old Ariens snowblower, and need a new bowl nut for the carb. Problem is, I have no idea what the original parts number is to find the replacement, and don't see it on the parts themselves. The engine is Tecumseh, HS50, and I see that the site linked below has about 4 different adjustment screw assembly kits. Any idea which one I need? Thanks.

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/carb_parts_t.cfm

At least he spelled Tecumseh correctly...

Marty FORMERLY MAJORXLR8N

So, did you find the rest of the numbers, because the engine on my snapper is a tecumseh hs40, and i cannot find the rest of the numbers anywhere.  I got the HS40 off of the starter.  It ahd 4 different numbers like that and i did a search and found out that the h- means horizontal shaft, and that the 40 is horse power-4.0.  I dont know what the S means. maybe electric start?  Sorry if I've sort of hijacked this post with my own problems.

Adam

Adam.
The HS stands for Horizontal Small frame.
Try removing your starter switch and see if your engine numbers are underneath it. If they are...you may need too remove some rust with some scotchbrite or emery cloth too see them.

If the engine is an older one (pre 1987/8), then follow 'Lint's advise - he knows his stuff. If its older, there could be a metal tag rivited to the side of the pull start housing. If its newer than 1988, I think there should be a decal on the side of the pull starter housing with the numbers on it...

'Lint - could you double check the years I mentioned? I think I'm close with them...

Marty

      check the bowl nut itself,   there will be a number stamped on it   usually 3 digits.   post results  here.   i took the time to croos tecumseh part numbers to the bowl nut numbers

Hi I have a broken bowl nut #113. Anyone have the part # for me please?