DIY - Tecumseh Snowblower Carburetor Throttle Shaft Lever Repair PART 1

[@yveskc1]

Most people who succeed in the face of seemingly impossible conditions are people who simply don't know how to quit. (donyboy73) EXCELLENT VIDEO As always.

[@gyuill2516]

A set of soft jaw covers onyour vice would prevent damaging the shaft. Great info on your vkdeos👍👍

[@shimaraj4646]

I had no clue at all about our snowblower. It started making so much sense now. All your videos are not just a help for repairs but, for very good knowledge as well. Thanks bro. God bless.

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks for the video. I like to see people repair things as most of my "Small Engine" implements are old. That's why I enjoy small engine repair because a person can repair parts some of the time. Imagine trying to repair a broken electronic fuel injector. You would have to replace it after doing an expensive diagnostic.

[@BrucesShop]

Well Donny I am glad you did. These are the videos people want to see as money and time are hard to come by these days. You are the man!!! Welcome back to work :-) I haven't repaired any engines for a couple of months as I had a surgical procedure. So the jobs I am filming in my Red Deer shop are all light duty handyman things until I get my body back. I still have to keep busy though. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration. Sorry I am so wordy Bruce

[@ussweeneyd]

As usual; an extremely comprehensive tutorial. One point I would like to make regarding the butterfly shaft handling; if you damage the round parts of the shaft, you must be very careful not to file away too much material as this could cause air to be sucked into the inlet chamber resulting in rough running conditions.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice work, myself I do like the JB weld epoxy , never had one loosen up again. Worth a try, sure saves a lot of time.

[@rlewis1946]

Excellent video and instruction! I really enjoy the step-by-step process, supported by the extreme close ups of this video. You're a natural teacher. Taking some pictures of the linkage and spring orientations is really a good idea...especially for people like me whose short term memory is waning! Spent an enjoyable weekend in Niagera-on-the-Lake last week. Plan to return when it's warm... Best for the New Year! Roy

[@kenfoster2647]

This guy is very skilled and talented. thank you!

[@Yaheuben66]

Excellent -- I appreciate your taking the time to get good video angles and editing-- excellent explanation of the symptoms and repairs...

[@paulthegame86]

i love you man ,you are like a father for me

[@skaaltel]

Hi Dony - I just wanted to thank you for this video. I was working on a JD trs32 snowblower with the identical carb and the same loose throttle plate. I remembered seeing this video when you first put it up and it helped me fix the machine.

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome, thanks for watching

[@MrStatic101]

Donyboy your videos are excellent and teach so much. I've been watching all your carb videos because I have snow on the ground and my old Tecumseh craftsman is just dying down as soon as I put a load on it, I had it running perfect in the summer when I got it but now as soon as it hit the snow it bogs out. I'm gonna check governor adjustment and butterfly tomorrow in the light. Thanks for all these videos, they help so much!

[@donyboy73]

+Jim Devlin, Jr. check carb adjustment too if it's adjustable

[@MrStatic101]

+donyboy73 I will thanks, I'm going to follow all you're steps for adjusting, I shut it down tonight because at high throttle it was running too hard but as soon as you hit the snow it sounded like it was at low idle. Thanks again!!!!

[@patthesoundguy]

I love these videos Don. To repair something when you can't easily or quickly get the part. I like to solder those shafts in place. Wire brush it a dot of flux, a quick heat with a torch and some solder and its good to go.

[@martinblouin3639]

i was wondering if you could do that too! thanks!

[@gordbaker896]

Trying to solder Steel?

[@patthesoundguy]

@@gordbaker896 you can %100 solder steel! I've been doing it for 35 years. As long as it's clean and prepped well and you use flux it's good to go

[@gordbaker896]

Is that using Silver Solder?@@patthesoundguy

[@patthesoundguy]

@@gordbaker896 you can use silver solder or silver bearing solder or I have used regular 60/40 rosin core or even plumbing solder. A top of a throttle shaft would hold as strong as anything with plain 60/40

[@donaldgodin3491]

Thanks Don. Very well explained. Very well made video and audio also. I am french speaking and I can easily understand what you say. Thanks again.

[@donyboy73]

I am also french, my first language!

[@donaldgodin3491]

@@donyboy73 Tu parles vraiment bien l'anglais. Supers tes vidéos. J'aime vraiment. Très utile quand on ne s'y connaît pas en mécanique, comme moi. Bravo! Bonne journée.

[@donyboy73]

@@donaldgodin3491 merci

[@GarrettJDB]

Dony you should put wood between your vice jaws to protect soft materials like the brass piece.

[@gcroteau7226]

Hi Donyboy thank you so much for your altruism and your great generosity. You impress me a lot. I have a chronic problem with a Tecumseh Snowblower Carburetor the Throttle Shaft Lever do'nt stay up. I tried many temporay tips (wire, external sring). How to fix that lever in order that it will stay up when needed instead of shutting the motor... Thank you

[@gcroteau7226]

I finally found your video showing the replacement of the lever part 35702. It is exactly the trouble I need to solve. Thank you so much. You"re a great man

[@donyboy73]

yes brazing would work, however most people aren't equipped with torches

[@jamesclark1289]

I have the same carb, throttle lever, and governor set-up as in this video. my question involves the carb return spring at the 6:55 mark ... on my snowblower this spring is orientated the oppsite direction as you show. that is, the bottom spring arm rests behind the shoulder... was this installed upside-down ?? Should I switch the spring around (so the bottom spring arm rests in front of the shoulder directly next to the idle screw as shown in you video)?? I recently purchased this used snowblower and making repairs as needed using your videos .. very informative!! thanks in advance

[@jeffmead3392]

Thanks. Was reinflating my tires and in the process ended up disconnecting a wire while tightening my ratchet strap with a screw driver. Didn't know what the wire was for or where to reconnect. Thanks to your video, problem solved/

[@gordbaker896]

That is the exact same machine as my 1999 White/MTD Model 31AE5B6H590 Ser# 1Ho59i20007 Still looki9ng for an Ezee steer shaft/gear.

[@danmeredith6354]

Thank you so much for your informative videos...You have saved me a lot of labor cost!

[@zx8401ztv]

Very nicely done, re-peaning the shaft to fit :-) Nice measured taps in the right way, a good fix :-) Im pleased you have shown part repair, as buying a new part is sometimes impossible for very old machines.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Excellent, I've never seen this addressed on another video, thanks.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Now thats a repair , nice job, Don. JD

[@benfelland]

Really appreciate your videos. Have a toro 3521. Been watching your vids on throttle linkage and what not. Very helpful

[@theoldfart454]

i no this is a very old vid but question for the throttle shaft i have a brand new throttle that i bought. But the linkage connetion on the top < the part you show really loose ., is got the holes in different location, meaning i cant hook the linkage up the same way . So what i need to no is can I take the shaft from the old carb and just put it onto the new one ? the new butterfly is basically the same and tiny screw fits the same way .

[@ironhead320]

Great vid big help but my trouble was the throttle butterfly was seized wide open runs good now

[@brandsteven]

you sure no what your doing. Thank you for making this video. I have a snow king 8.5H engine briggsStratton. I have an issue with the throttle not going or staying high enough. My engines sputters and backfires and at times seems to want to die. when I engage the blades it stops sputtering. (I have changed the oil, the spark, and cleaned out the carb) still sputtering). I have brand new gas also. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@DaleB809]

Love your channel. Have learned a lot. Thank you. Could you let me know what you use to heat your garage. And roughly what the cost per month. Thanks again

[@pchili4]

Thanks Don. very informative again, hope all is well

[@samp4160]

Thank you, i have been able to repair many snow blowers using your stratagies. Question; i have 5 hp Tecumseh (snapper) with a broken throttle lever, do you have a video showing how to replace a the throttle mechanism?

[@donyboy73]

not yet but it's fairly simple, just take off the 2 1/4" screws

[@ratdude747]

Nice fix. It might be possible to flame solder it on... Depending on what metal the plate was made from.

[@aaronmiller6880]

You are very good at what you do thanks for vidos

[@alicel4625]

Thank you for the videos. I have a craftsman model 536.918300 snow thrower. I wanted to check the linkage configuration for the carburetor. The videos are for newer models than this one. Could you direct me?

[@pokeythebear1]

You are good. I have a question. I have a ST724 Ariens snowblower with a throttle switch that will not shut off the engine. I see a wire that looks like it should ground to the throttle switch somewhere but I am not sure where...? Any ideas or pics of where it needs to hook up? Thanks

[@mitcha4700]

I have a Toro with Tecumseh 8 I put in a new carb new and throttle switch, I was having the same problem you are describing . I took the shaft out of the new carb nothing wrong with it, All the linkage appears good and the shaft moves when tested. I still have no throttle difference when I move the throttle handle. Do you think it is a governor problem or something else I am lost. Thanks mitch

[@donyboy73]

could be a broken spring in throttle bracket

[@bobjones3846]

Donyboy ,I have the same motor , But my oil tube is way lower that most of your motors I see in your vidios Is this normal?? It is just below that screw And has two little nobs that one can put a screw driver in if needed.

[@gilleshamel2258]

merci donyboy pour ton beau travail je voudrais avoir tous les vidéo en francais c est tres pratique et bien expliquer gilles

[@kenclark349]

I have a tecumseh HSK 850 on a toro ccr 2400e snowthrower .The manual shows fixed speed governor linkage hookups.The diagram shows both a solid governor link part#490319 and a spring part#490318 in the same holes between the governor lever and the throttle shaft. Is this correct?The spring would never stretch. The manual I found the diagram in was a 1996 tecumseh 2 cycle. Can you help me understand this?

[@1868James]

Great vids! Just wondering how I can remedy a primer bulb stuck on the in position. (bulb has indentation and won't come back out) Sears craftsman, I think 1980. Pretty much the same set up as a Tecumseh.

[@rolfharry49]

Thank you Don! Just what I needed and very well explained! Hope to have my old snowblower working because the snow is coming!

[@donyboy73]

Gunk, the same maker of liquid wrench has a penetrating oil that doesn't evaporate

[@tech270154]

dony,did you ever weld or solder the die cast of a carburator ? some says use super alloy 1 rod and other says silver base solder ? what's the best ? any video you have made ? i always have a lot of fate in your knowledge ! sometimes people use to much strenght to tight in srews in the carb and they crack it ! thanks

[@krzysztofsoja5301]

Thanks for the tip. And here is one for You: if You don't wan't to damage the shaft use so called soft jaws, i.e. two pieces of aluminium plates between the vise jaws and the shatf; aluminium will sacrifice it's shape for the shaft and jaws keeping shaft steady and prevent from damaging it ;)

[@PainterD54]

Instead of beating on that choke stem shaft, you could have left it together and just used a bit of JB Weld on it and been back in business in about 5 minutes. That stuff works great on little stuff like that and really holds well.

[@chrisbrand4414]

can you help- the butterfly throttle shaft remains open even with the throttle lever is down therefore the engine wont start. all the springs are intact if I take off the linkage from the carburator to the govenor arm the butterfly will spring back closed everything is well lubricated no seizing anywhere it appears the spring on the throttle shaft no strong enough to close the butterfly?

[@tomhpham]

I have the same snow blower. It won't stay running. You have any idea to help. I did clean carb. Problem still the same. I plan to get new carb. I don;t know it work or not.

[@donyboy73]

a new carb might just be the answer

[@kayreeves633]

How about just adding a drop of solder to "weld" the shaft to the bracket...??? Would not even have to remove the shaft? Would that work in a pinch...while you order a $14 carburetor...?

[@jasmwhite1]

Do you have a video showing how to replace the throttle lever return spring? Mine is quite weak. Thank you.

[@carltrummer5612]

Thanks a Lot for your excellent video; very helpful !

[@todddavis1136]

Hi, great videos! The spring in my throttle wont bounce back when I raise the throttle up and pull back. Do you have a video that shows how to replace the spring in the throttle? Thanks

[@donyboy73]

+Todd Davis yes here's an older video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqeugJiIj8uXhJI

[@todddavis1136]

Sorry Don, I didn't explain myself well. The throttle won't bounce back so it appears I need to replace the spring attached to the throttle lever. Everything else is tight. Do you have a video on how to remove that spring or could there be another issue? Thanks again. Todd

[@donyboy73]

+Todd Davis kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fPgoKQe5iYbpY

[@todddavis1136]

Don, this is perfect, thank you VERY MUCH!!! Todd

[@jeremythiel2550]

Hey don I look forward to your vids I wish u had more I can't wait for part 2

[@556suppressor]

Where are you getting parts for your carb ? My John Deere local dealer said they are difficult to find even though they are listed as an Ariens dealer/parts supplier.

[@donyboy73]

most carb stuff is readily available

[@GarthGoldberg]

Thanks for the video. How about just installing a $17 Chinese carburetor? Is the original Tecumseh throttle shaft even available as a replacement part?

[@donyboy73]

yes it's cheap to install a Chinese one and they work too.

[@GarthGoldberg]

I just bought my first snowblower, a Toro 521, with a Tecumseh 5hp. It seems to run fine, but I'm concerned about parts cost and availability. Have you repowered any snowblowers with the Harbor Freight Predator engine? Does Canadian Tire have a similar engine? HF is selling the complete engine for $99 US.

[@patthesoundguy]

+Garth Goldberg Canadian tire doesn't sell those engines but Princess Auto does and the 6HP blue engine replaces the 5HP Tecumseh perfectly. I have did it on one of my machines last year and its cheap and fairly simple. I have a video about it on my channel.

[@jonbdoe3427]

If $17 chinese carburetor concerned you, then buy one made in Kenya or Zimbabwe for 5 bucks.

[@lapres123r]

Thanks a good don all ways look forwed to next video cheers all the way from Christchurch newzeland

[@donyboy73]

yes for sure, i almost didn't post this video because it is a crude repair

[@donyboy73]

thanks Bruce

[@Ray-um4po]

Where do the bottom bolts of the carb cover screw into?

[@HappyScrappy47]

Nice video in every aspect!

[@kasche83]

Is there not danger to suck an air leak through shaft?

[@NRP1991]

thats just a different type of dipstick. probably it being mounted in a different brands do it differently. some have a tall dipstick others have just a little tang on the plastic cap both are the same just be sure to check the level

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Love these knowledgeable videos keep up the good work

[@spresc2180]

If you can find a piece of 2 or 3" copper tubing, cut it lengthwise and flatten it. Cut 2 4" sheets and place them both into the vise vertically and using a hammer form the 2 pieces over the vise tops. Now you have 2 L shaped pieces you can lay onto the vise faces as needed. The copper sheets will protect those softer metal pieces from the steel jaws.

[@GmGarlo]

the wire that is attached to the cover is missing on mine , what is that wire for?

[@donyboy73]

thanks for watching

[@heyerstandards]

@donyboy = any recommendations for a penetrating oil for rusty bolts/nuts, especially snow throwers?

[@donyboy73]

thank you, like i said it's not a factory authorized repair

[@edgenet1]

I have fixed the same with JB-weld still good after 6 years. I would not bang as he did

[@donyboy73]

thanks Roy

[@wtbm123]

That is a Smashing idea.

[@TemesgenHagos-k9h]

Hi how to replace Governor terminal plastic?

[@elizabethvillalobos8927]

Thanks I needed this. My lever is broken

[@donyboy73]

i'll try and get it up today

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Welcome Don.

[@jaylandry8915]

Whats the proper RPM at full throttle for that engine?

[@donyboy73]

yes i realized that, the motor did run with no problems afterwards

[@donyboy73]

i have never tried it, the material is very brittle

[@csomma5017]

hi that works but I find that cleaning it with sand paper and use low heat and a little solder works better its brass and metal I did this several times stays good ,

[@donyboy73]

thanks pete

[@elizabethvillalobos8927]

What to use to remove rust

[@alexsbikesandmotors]

very informative video!

[@sjs2657g]

There was a concern about the shaft now causing increased airflow. When using a vices on soft metal, use some wood scraps on the vice jaws to soften the grip and lessen the damage to the brass shaft.

[@donyboy73]

ask your local small engine shop for used ones

[@donyboy73]

i would have to see it

[@donyboy73]

you have to replace it

[@sjs2657g]

Not too much. The jaws displace the brass and by filing down the HIGH spots only you are not taking off enough to cause low spots that would cause that. If you want to check for leaks afterwards, spray or squirt wd-40 or any oil based product on the top where the shaft goes through. Any noticeable increase in engine speed will indicate a leakage problem. If that happens, throw some type of seal o-ring or duct tape where the shaft goes through. See my other comment above.

[@donyboy73]

that's a good tip!

[@SrLeparigo]

I have a HM80-155282J ENGINE. I CHANGE THE CARBURATOR AND THE GASOLINE LINE. THE ENGINE START. I HAVE NO POWER . I THING THE TROTTLE PRING IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES

[@donyboy73]

no same software, depends on the vid

[@donyboy73]

make sure you have subscribed Dennis!

[@donyboy73]

i have a video on linkage configuration

[@sal1964]

nice fix tu for the vid.

[@snaponjohn100]

Don. Could you have just braised it?

[@donyboy73]

greetings fom canada, that's where a massive earthquake happened?

[@kasche83]

Ok, understood that, but I would rather go with brassing. Especially if I have acetylene equipment.....

[@TheKennedysFamily]

great!!!

[@donyboy73]

approx 3500

[@TheStevemel]

when i took the carb off i forgot to take a picture of where the springs go so know i don't know how to put them on