Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Richie got me hooked!
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Marshall
As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )
Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Richie got me hooked!
Reply #21 Feb 23, 2005 5:42 pm |
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bbwb, I'm down here is Gods country where most farmers and outdoorsmen cut them off anyway. I went from using the original one to putting on Hi-performance cat's to just having them cut them off and put a piece of exhaust pipe in it's place, in other words no cat at all. I lost a new Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton 4X4 Ext cab with a custom fiberglass camper shell to fire one time because of the catalytic converter starting a fire under the truck while it was parked, actually buried in mud/clay. The hot cat started the pasture on fire under the truck and I couldn't get the truck out, watched it burn. I swore that day I would never run one again if I could by bypass it. I still keep them though just in case. (we don't have state inspections)
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Richie
Bring On The White Stuff
Location: Long Island, New York
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Points: 562
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Re: Richie got me hooked!
Reply #22 Feb 24, 2005 3:47 pm |
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Robert, Since you have the new carburetor nicely tuned, it's a good idea to check the color of the plug once in a while. I was able to tune my carburetor so the plug electrode has a nice tan color to it, which is just the way I like it. It used to be much lighter in color than that with the other carb. I wish I had my old EHT gauge handy, I'd love to know how much hotter, if at all, it ran with that lean carb it had. I recall the range was, 375-425 degrees. The EPA jetting is something like a #167. I'd have to check my book, but I always thought jetting with a number that high was for altitude, but I'd have to say it doesn't matter since you'd have to lean out anyway at altitude. Anyway, the spark plug tells the whole story.
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bbwb
Less is more...more or less
Location: NE Minnesota
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
Points: 115
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Re: Richie got me hooked!
Reply #23 Feb 24, 2005 5:08 pm |
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Hi Richie: Yeah, I will check the plug to check the color. Nothing beats the tan color in my book as well. I am trying to think when I looked at it last . I also have to believe that a smooth running engine is more efficient. We are to get some snow on Sunday, 4"plus, so another workout with the Ariens is in order. The more I think about it the more that I am impressed with the throwing potential of my modified blower. I feel so much better knowing that the drive chain will not leave me standed (locked up) at the end of the driveway. I only wish that the drive components from the factory did not have the appearance of being designed by accountants! By the way...you claim that Marshall started all this....think that he will chip in on the $ for the mods? Robert
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Yankeeblues
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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Re: Richie got me hooked!
Reply #26 Feb 24, 2005 6:16 pm |
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Hi Folks, I stumbled across your group while doing a search for Tecumseh snowblowers. I was hoping to find an online troublshooting manual for my machine. The last time I used it ( that two feet we got here in the NorthEast ) it began to lose power to the point of almost stalling. This was after a couple of hours. I had to play with the choke to keep it running, let it idle for a bit then continue. Ran OK for a while and then the same thing would happen. So I started it up this afternoon after checking out the forecast and the same thing happened right away...only it kept stalling. I assumed ( very bad move ) that the idle could be adjusted and went and turned the screw on the carb. Now it won't start at all Have I messed things up big time or is there hope? Pete
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