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

Anyone else out there have a problem with a Tecumseh engine ahving the rod crack the case

Model LH358SA-159622A

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Bear   

I brought a pou lon snowblower with a  tecumseh OH318SA  engine and I'm having problems with keeping oil in it and keeping her running

can anyone help?

I had two Tecumseh L head engines for over twenty years.  Neither of them caused me trouble and served me well.  I check the oil every time I used them.  They'll last a good long time if you watch and change the oil as required.  Your problem with the engine not running likely has nothing to do with your oil.  If your engine runs fine for twenty minutes then shuts down, it might be due to fuel starvation caused by a blocked vent in your fuel tank filler cap.  Loosen the cap just enough to let air in it and see if it will run longer.  If it does run well, you will have to fix the blockage in the air vent on the cap.   Also, when you fill the oil do not over-fill it.  Keep the oil level between the lines.   Let the oil settle for a few minutes before you check the level.  Good luck.

Where is the air vent to? on the gas cap its self? or is it a gas line?

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Timothy wrote:
My previous message said "you will have to fix the blockage in the air vent on the cap."  The cap has an element in it that allows air in but keeps water out.  Have a good look at the cap.  You'll see how it works.  If you can't fix it, get a new one. 

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I had someone look at my snowblower and they said I had the gas cap on too tight? I didnt think that would matter?

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For your help

Timothy wrote:

Timothy:

As per our previous correspondence, your gas cap should be vented.  If it isn't, it's the wrong cap.  Rather than operating the machine with a loose fuel cap, I suggest you either fix or replace the cap you have.  Good luck.