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bbwb

Less is more...more or less

Location: NE Minnesota
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
Points: 115

Okay, Stupid Question Time
Original Message Feb 19, 2005 11:35 am

I am contemplating installing my new adjustable carburator on my 10hp tecumseh engine....the red choke knob, how is it attached to the rod...threads? just pressed on?

Please let me know the secret of the tec engine.

bbwb

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Richie

Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Okay, Stupid Question Time
Reply #19 Feb 21, 2005 7:58 pm

bbwb wrote:

What got me going on the adjustable carb was the post by Richie (Yes, Richie you did this to me) who stated that the new carb allowed the engine to run alot smoother.

Robert,

I really have to stop hijacking everyone's threads around here, I'm actually surprised nobody has said anything By the way, you blame me, but I in turn blame Marshall for everything I've been posting. This includes the Tecumseh HP/torque thread, me purchasing a new carb, and all the hassle I've been going through dealing with these engine manufacturers trying to get a straight answer to my questions. I actually have a file folder nearly 1-1/2" thick now filled with engine performance charts, tips and tricks, and well, you name it, I've got it. Believe it or not, I actually do have a life beyond snowblowers too

BTW...your finely tuned engine will have no problems doing anything your neighbors 10 HP blower can do. If anything, you should be able to out perform his machine under the same conditions.

Richie

bbwb

Less is more...more or less

Location: NE Minnesota
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
Points: 115

Re: Okay, Stupid Question Time
Reply #20 Feb 21, 2005 8:03 pm

I am just one of those guys who figures if it does not run perfect, there must be a better way to make it do it.

. It does not take to much to plant a seed in my head to get it to grow.

I will admit that my neighbors machine has a much, much better drive train than mine has. His will outlast mine by decades.

bbwb

Mang

Location: zone 6
Joined: Dec 14, 2004
Points: 119

Re: Okay, Stupid Question Time
Reply #21 Feb 22, 2005 11:22 am

sorry to highjack your thread. I agree all this talk about things that can be done, I also want my machine to run as close to perfect as possible.

bbwb

Less is more...more or less

Location: NE Minnesota
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Points: 115

Re: Okay, Stupid Question Time
Reply #22 Feb 22, 2005 2:47 pm

Mang and Richie:

No appologies needed...I don't mind having additional thoughts added to the conversation.....at least I know people are reading the post

bbwb

Richie

Bring On The White Stuff

Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562

Re: Okay, Stupid Question Time
Reply #23 Feb 26, 2005 9:38 pm

Mang wrote:

I would love to replace my carb, at 4400ft I'm losing some hp

Hi Mang,

Once you pass 3,000ft elevation, you may also want to consider tossing out the standard heat range spark plug and going with a hotter one. One range hotter, perhaps two. Once you do that, check the plug regularly to confirm it's burning the correct color. As for the spark plug gap, going with .028 rather than .030 the owners manual recommends is preferred, and it what I gap my plug at. It is possible to regain a small portion of the HP loss you are experiencing due to your altitude, but that would require advancing the timing several degrees on the engine. I'd see your dealer about making that modification to your flywheel.

Richie

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