Tecumseh Carb snowblower Cleaning 2 of 2

This is a typical Tecumseh snowblower carb.
NEW CARB for under $20 amzn.to/1Qaefc6 in recent years China has released these carbs. I do think the original carb that is cleaned will work better, but these are a decent alternative if you don't want to tackle the cleaning.
Part 1 • Tecumseh Carb snowblow...
HSK50 HMSK50 HMSK70 HM50 HM70 HMSK80
HS & HSSK40
HSK40
H40
HSSK40
H50
HSK50
HS & HSSK50, LH195SA
HSSK55, LH195SP
OHH50
OHSK50
OHH55
OHSK55
OH195EA
OHSK60
OHH65
OHH65, OH195EP
OHSK65
OHH70
OHSK70, OH195SA (Premium)
OHSK75, OH195SP (Premium)
H60
HSK60
HH40
HH50
HH60
HH80
HH100
HH120
H70
HSK70
HM & HMSK70
HMXL70
HH70
ECH90
H & HM80
HMSK80
HM85
HM & HMSK85
HM90
HMSK90, LH318SA
HM & HMSK100, LH358SA
HMSK105
HMSK110
HH & OH140
HH150 & 160
OH160
OH120
OH180
HHM80
OHM120
OHSK110
OHSK80
OHSK90
OHSK100
OHSK110
OHSK115, OH318SA (Premium)
OHSK120
OHM90
OHM100
OHM110, OH318EA
OHSK90
OHSK110
OHSK120
OHSK125
OHSK130, OH358SA

[@cheryld.8637]

Thank you SO much for your excellent videos. I haven't been able to use my ancient Sears Craftsman snow blower for the past couple of years because it just wouldn't run. I am a 61-year-old female who didn't even know what a carburetor looked like or where it was. After watching your videos, I was able to remove and clean the carburetor and my snow blower is now running again. I couldn't have done it without you :)

[@MrLucifuge1973]

This^ Best comment I have read in a long long time. With all the crap you see and how commercialized the platform has become, it's comments like these that remind us why most of us came here in the first place. Not to laugh at others expense. Not to troll , bully , shill or to get likes. We came for help. Either to get help with everyday problems or help others with theirs. People wanting to help each other. Thank you so much for your comment Ms.D. It made my day. Kindest Regards

[@BigDaddyJinx]

I applaud you for taking the time to learn how things work and then doing the job yourself. You learned something new and now have the skills to check and fix again :) It's moments like this that make the community stand out. Good job.

[@frontstreet2011]

Sixtyfiveford...I TRULY cant thank you enough for doing this video. My pops had very similar model and never...EVER...did tune up and the night before a big snow storm we asked him did you check to see if it works, his reply " it starts up every year, so its fine"...Im sure by now you see where this is going. Wake up next morning to him stressed out cause it will not start. So I had a little fun with him first and broke his balls about not checking it and etc etc, then broke his balls about not having a smart phone, which if he did he could youtube some videos. Just when I was about to see steam coming out of his ears...I took out my Note5 phone, searched and found your video...did everything you showed and it started right up. Again, I really cant thank you enough for putting this video up! YOUR THE BEST

[@markperry9037]

I've cleaned carbs for years on small engines, never really had much knowledge of how they work, just made sure all the holes were clean and everything moved again that was supposed to move. Thought I'd see what I could find on KZbin for a video on the subject. I appreciated your explanation of the working of the carburetor as well as older versus newer models. You obviously have a great working knowledge of carburetors and you shared a lot of excellent information and didn't waste any time doing it. Sincere thanks!

[@Katzzisme]

I tried out this "trick" as we got dumped with some really wet snow on Friday. I had some 7 ply conveyor belt that I used to modify it with and it worked perfectly. Usually I would have to shovel this type of snow, which really sucks because the heavy stuff is what you want a snow blower for. It worked so much better that we my neighbor asked what I did and we fixed his snow blower up this way as well. Thanks so much you saved my back a lot of pain.

[@slimtimm1]

Dude I watched your video to prepare myself to do that exact job and I’ve also watched about five other ones and I want to tell you that you were the only one to mention that there’s no air filter on a snowblower. That’s awesome because I haven’t taken it apart yet and nobody yet has mentioned that in any video that I’ve watched so thank you very much for the quick and detailed explanation.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@poochie49]

True, snowblowers have no air filters. I am repurposing my snowblower engine for a summer use horizontal sawmill so have had to makeshift an air filter. It was a Briggs engine and I did manage to attach the air filter. It did require some mods but it works just fine.

[@CarbageMan]

Yeah, I couldn't find it.🤣

[@sixtyfiveford]

I am very aware of the dangers and appreciate the concern. I'm in a very well ventilated area with a fan blowing across me and I'm wearing gloves? There are no safer chemicals for cleaning carbs that I have ever seen.

[@kenstogie]

I am fixing my tecumseh snow blower (ariens) carb now, first time working on a carb thanks for the vid!

[@IvanMrakovcic]

Thanks SFF: I bought mine at a garage sale for $50 and a few carb choke bits were missing - this nicely detailed video resolved so many questions. Thanks

[@MowersNBlowers]

Yo! Henry from Long Island NY here! I got a Lawn Boy 5/24..looks just like your blower in the video, with identical carb! It started but ran like crap, bogged out, and only ran while in full choke. I took off the carb and the bowl was full of gunk! I need to go out and get a new bottle of carb cleaner to do the rest, but I have to tell you that I love your videos! Very informative and you do a superb job! Ill post back and let you know how it came out!

[@sizableone1]

My 5.5 Horsepower Craftsman snowthrower after two years of sitting was completely without a pulse, so I followed the corrective action as detailed in this very informative video. To-day with new life the beast stands ready to defend the honor of my driveway......first class help to us all out there....thanks sixtyfiveford. BTW I was unable to effectively use the inlet needle to place the seat in it's required position. When placing the seat in position the contact (pointed) end of the needle only served to expand the seat in the tunnel resulting in a jam. After some light lubrication and the use of a suitably sized drill shank placed over the seal I was able to eventually apply pressure and guide it into place. Many thanks my Craftsman now works as new.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad it's up and going.

[@pettyeddie2000]

Thanks for the video !!!! My snowthrower is having the exact problems you described in the first video ( choke has to be fully on for it to run ) so now I know how to clean the carb. Now to get outside in the cold and do it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Calvin Lee Your main jet is clogged and it may be something simple like I show in this "Quick" version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrNZqJ-ZduBjMk

[@pettyeddie2000]

sixtyfiveford I did the "quick" version just about an hour ago . I put everything back together and wahla it started right up on the third pull !!!! I have NEVER been able to start it up by hand before. I always had to use the electric start and that's a pain in the butt when I'm out at the road. THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR THE VIDEO !!!!!!!!!

[@DAS-Videos]

I have this exact tecumseh motor on my snow blower. It would not run right so I am cleaning and replacing the gaskets/o-rings/seats on the carb. Your video came in very handy! Thanks!

[@tomohm8079]

Thank you for this video! I have never worked on engines before but the idea of spending $200 to have someone repair a $600 snowblower just didn't make sense to me. My MTD yard-machine snow-blower just refused to start. I followed all your steps one by one and while doing so I wasn't convinced it was going to work for me because the carb was awfully clean inside and out. But sure enough after putting everything back together, she runs like new! If you were neighbor, i would buy you a beer! thanks again!

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's great. I'm glad you tried the repair yourself.

[@Raylan-T]

Great set of videos got me back up and running day before a snowstorm with no stores stocking any new snowblowers life saver thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@phukque9801]

Your are very talented at your craft. Very detailed orientation and precision is immaculate. " 2 primes " without a doubt start up. Flawless Victory.

[@SquarebodyTruckCamper]

I already took the carb apart and cleaned it the best I knew but missed that small hole on the main jet. This video is perfect. Thanks!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad it helped

[@chrishorv7099]

I've done this many times! Just wanted to see how others do it.. Very well explained and shown my friend! Its a nice thing you're doing showing others how to service small engine's. God bless you brother!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I check it at 7:49. I just dont talk about it as it wont change unless it has been messed with. Its a very basic setting which is to set it level with 90% of all Tecumsehs. I show how to do it in my other Tecumseh carb video. The reason your blower stalls is most likely a swollen needle seat not allowing the full travel of the float.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. The surging is generally a clog in the idle circuit. Yes I use a fair amount to keep it clean. The use of spray carb cleaner vs compressed air lets you physically see if a passage is open or clogged. Let me know how you fair.

[@DAlanChurches]

I like the no nonsense way you did this. And nice job of showing how to fix the carburetor. Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. I hope it helped.

[@donhouston1821]

Fantastic information for my old, 18 year old snow blower. Followed your rebuilt tips and runs perfect again. Mine has the "newer" non adjustable carb.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad it helped

[@DaleB809]

Great videos. I just rebuilt the carb on my 8hp tecum.... subbed your channel..very informative and you explain everything needed to do.I like that you dont rush through the process. Thanks again

[@sixtyfiveford]

D Lastname Thanks.

[@lucarvian]

Awesome. Thanks. Just took apart and cleaned mine in prep for winter. Last winter it was surging and stalling frequently. Cleaned it all out and it runs smooth, even at low idle. Hope this did the trick, but when winter comes, I'll know for sure.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ctguy1955]

I want to thank you so much for this video. Im moving where I no longer need a snow blower and I wanted to sell mine. When I pressed the primer bulb, gas would leak out on to the tire. I thought it was the primer hose, so I replaced that, but the problem was still there. I then bought a kit to replace the needle valve and the main issue, which I felt was the cup washer. My little clip for the needle valve was very loose and not what I would have wanted, and the pin that holds the float pops out like nothing if you put the snow blower on its blade cover/upright. When I press the bulb now, I do not get the feeling that Im getting pressure, but when I put it together and pressed the bulb 10 times, it started right up and keeps running like a champ. Thank You so much for your help with this video !!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

ctguy1955 That's great. Sounds nice to move somewhere where snowblowers are no longer needed.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Now you have a Super Snow Blower. Have a great rest of the winter.

[@DAS-Videos]

I finished, did both snow blowers. Both machines I had to replace the float valve seat, only realizing it after putting it together and no gas would flow into the bowl. Also, the machine that is newer and run only a few times about 10 years ago had more gunk than the old machine that I used last year. I swear the newer machine must have had linseed oil run through it. It smelled like varnish and was sticky, I couldn't believe it. Used 3 cans of carb cleaner between the 2 machines.

[@kenstogie]

I was VERY close to buying a new carb but in the end it was just a dirty carb. Though I will say I overlooked changing the fuel line Needless to say my $20 snowblower is working awesome, I have a better understanding of 2 stroke engines and carbs, and I am almost looking forward to snow.

[@mehnlo]

Nice detailed video, My craftsman snow blower with the motor like yours, it keeps idling up and down while in motion and at a stand still; it seems to lack power. I'm going to see if I can clean it myself. I'm suprised by the amount of carb cleaner you use, I can almost smell it by watching this video lol.

[@mehnlo]

A+ Video! My Craftman snow blower constantly idles up and down and seems to lack power. I'm going to follow this video...Cant' wait!

[@nickmuresan2717]

Great lesson to learn on cleaning the carburetor.I might need to watch twice ,in order to remember every single step.thanks so much for a such a helpful video. Nick Muresan

[@sixtyfiveford]

nick muresan Thanks. I also have a quick version of this video where I address the main problem of these not running good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrNZqJ-ZduBjMk

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome Henry. It's amazing what this old gas turns into. Make sure you get all the little holes in the main jet and it should run like new. For sure, let me know how it goes. -Moe

[@sixtyfiveford]

Gas should fill the float bowl at all times even with engine off. Your float must be stuck up or your needle stuck up. You could also have a plugged fuel line. I would put my hand/mouth around the fuel tank filler gas and blow. This will pressurize the fuel tank and for the needle down if it is stuck.

[@leathers76]

Great instructions it helped a lot. Got my snow blower running all because of your video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+leathers76 Awesome.. Glad it helped.

[@Katzzisme]

Same here ... really helpful ... I am so happy I think I will do the neighbors driveway too. Thanks a lot!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.

[@KianaShalix]

Awesome explanation thanks! Fixed my neighbors snow blower they were going to throw it out because they could not get it to start I knew as soon as I pulled the plug and it was black as spades that there was also going to be carb issues because they did not winterize it ever lol.

[@terryg2160]

Thank you so much, this is great! You should be a spokesman for carb cleaner the way you use that stuff!! lol

[@sixtyfiveford]

+TerryG Yeah, if you want a clean carb you'll need to flush away all the contaminants.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You could have a hole in the air line that leads from the primer button to the carb or the carb bowl gasket is bad. If you push it fast 5-6 times it should start dripping gas out of the mouth of the carb.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. It is virtually identical and everything I did to this one will apply to you 8hp model. Good Luck.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for your concern but I've been doing this long enough to know what I'm doing.

[@jessebrendel]

Great video, very informative. Couple of suggestions. Getting your cleaner nozzle into some of the holes is a little easier if you slide a wire in the tube of the cleaner. If you don't want to scratch stuff to remember where it went take pics as you tear it apart. The wrench on the main jet confused me a little, the "little more than one turn" reference is to turning it in to gently seated..... regardless of what position the base is at.

[@powdermik]

Many , many thanks to you , got her running like a champ ! Couldn't have done it without you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+spuyten duyvil Awesome. Glad it helped.

[@ornottoobless]

Thanks so much, man, I'm about to tackle my HSK80 carb with renewed confidence.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. I'm glad I could help. Good Luck with the blizzard.

[@JPanyon]

Thanks for the good step-by-step video. My problems vanished. It was the main jet and the emulsifier tube holes causing the erratic idle and high speed power drop-offs. I owe you an "adult beverage", at the very least.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+John Panyon Great.. I'm glad it helped.

[@ericcrnkovich4488]

Probably the best how to video I have seen. Thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad you got it sorted out.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Let me know how it goes.

[@ktbos]

I also just spent hours in the cold cleaning this carb for the blizzard. And if it hadn't been for this video (and the 1 of 2 video), I'd be shoveling instead of running the snowblower. One comment: I used the screw trick to remove the gasket to clean it - bad idea. It came out chewed up. You should only remove that deep set gasket with the screw as described in the video if you plan on replacing it! (The result is the float won't completely stop the gas from coming from the tank.)

[@JOEZEP54]

Another nice clear easy to follow video.Good job.

[@gelfling6]

it's mainly this new High-Methanol gas they're pushing now.. It attracts water like a magnet, and we all know what happens when you leave water in an aluminum pan for a day or two.. I'm rebuilding a 8-26 Yardman/MTD right now, and it looks like I might have to remove the carb and blast it clean before next year. As someone else here on y-tube said, Always shut off the fuel and run it dry before putting it away for the seasons. Otherwise, You'll have LOTS of work come next season.

[@Jigsawmaster1]

Damn you made that look easy. You fix blowers for living? My blower don’t work it’s 12 years old. I’m gona clean the carb I have no idea what I’m doing.

[@MrDerekdd]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video. You made my day a lot easier... Keep up the great work.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Derek Derouin That's great. I'm glad it helped.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Your carb still has a blockage. When the choke is on air physically forces fuel into the engine. Does the main jet (holds on the carb bowl) on the the bottom of the carb have a screw coming out of it or is it only a bolt?

[@jbpoplockanddropit]

Great video set. I don't have to clean mine yet, but will definitely come back to rewatch!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I have a 5 minute quick clean video on these carbs that solves most issues.

[@jbpoplockanddropit]

@@sixtyfiveford I have a 2 Stroke Single Stage (Atlas) that will start if you give it enough starting fluid. Assuming bad gas and gummed up carb. If I blow this one up, I have a 28" Dual that's my primary. Would like to get it reliable and use it or sell it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@jbpoplockanddropit Try a quick clean and you should be done kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYrNZqJ-ZduBjMk

[@davidbrennan5]

good video I bought an 8hp model like this one for next to nothing and it was backfiring pretty bad cleaned the carb out and found I had rust in the bowl it came from the welch plug and my low speed needle was rusted as well. I scraped all the rust off the welch plug cleaned all the passages and installed the new parts, it runs like new now.

[@sixtyfiveford]

davidbrennan5 Awesome. They'll run forever, they just hate gas being left in them. Drain and run it out of gas and it will start every season for you.

[@davidbrennan5]

sixtyfiveford Thanks again for anyone who wants to know I bought the genuine Tecumseh carb kit for 15.00 from a local small engine shop, it comes with a new needle/seat/spring new lowspeed needle and oring new highspeed jet/needle oring and gasket new float pin new welch plugs and a new float bowl gasket.

[@JOEZEP54]

Your welcome. I have been working on my equipment and friends & family’s’ for the last 20 plus years. Wish I though of KZbin years ago. The things I did by trial & error would not have been necessary due to guys like you who are willing to help out. I decided to start a shop from home. Are you willing to help with advice on the start up? If so do you have an email I can contact you at? Thank you.

[@KaliBlaz]

hello, i have a quick question hopefully you can help me here, i recently bought a used snow blower made by noma and got the same tecumseh engine like yours, when i start it it runs fine until i put the choke back to off postion then it shuts down and wont stay runing, i have poured fresh gas, oil changed, new spark plug, cleaned the carb the same way u did, i just can't figure why it dies as soon as i turn the choke off,i am suspecting the springs on the speed lever any ideas?? thanks

[@wiley0714]

I will. Im taking it one step at a time. As you can see in my videos, I am not the sharpest tool in my shed :)

[@philc7192]

Simply amazing! Your videos are very informative and complete. Subbed! I have a Tecumseh engine I have to get running properly and I think after watching your videos I know what to do. Great work sir!

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** Thanks for subscribing. I'm glad you found them helpful and I hope I can keep you entertained. -Moe

[@Jake-tq2vr]

I've soldered my carbs float, works great still, trill is too cut a the smallest piece of solder instead of using straight off the spool of solder, I mean I tiny dabs worth of solder depending on your hole anyhow. . but mine works like new 3.5 Tecumseh 85 ish on the sears 5/20 isn't many left

[@sixtyfiveford]

Watch my video "Modify Snowblower to never clog and throw twice as far w/ Impeller mod". This will make a huge difference on your Craftsman.

[@1959southpaw]

Very good instruction. Thanks for posting. hope what I learned here gets the Snapper goin...

[@streamingrevenue3053]

Thanks for both parts 1 and 2.

[@bubbacarberry]

great added point with why there is no air cleaner.

[@victormjinete7793]

Great video! very clear and perfect instructions. I have the same exact snow blower and it's running fine. However I just bought it from someone and will be using your video to put my carb in tiptop condition. Thanks !

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Victor Jinete Great, glad the video can help.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Joe.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah you only remove them to replace them. There is no way to get them out without destroying them.

[@churchillbarton9938]

Can't tell you much I appreciate both of your videos - a great help and the driveway is clear! Thanks very much, Merry Christmas, and a fabulous 2015 to you-

[@sixtyfiveford]

Churchill Barton Thanks.. Have a Merry Christmas yourself.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Bowzer!

[@saleen367]

Thanks for the video. My 1990's JD 524D is the exact same setup and runs no where near as good as when you fired that up. Will be tackling this soon.

[@sixtyfiveford]

saleen367 Let me know how it goes.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, I like to use a good amount, but I always get them clean.

[@wiley0714]

Thanks for the time and sharing. I have a 1978 Craftmans I am trying to clean and rebuild some seals on. Why bother with a 35 year old snowblower...Cause its what I got :)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for watching. Let me know how it goes.

[@Chacochico]

Thanks a lot man and happy New Year!

[@tobywongitsme]

Amazon wanted 8.88 + shipping on rebuild kit, 14.55 For new replacement carb + free shipping. I went with the replace carb, easy with no issues.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes, the Chinese carbs have flooded the internet lately. They work most of the time but generally end up falling apart after a few seasons. Save your old carb as generally no kit is needed, just a simple clean of the main jet and you're back up and going.

[@moashalex]

Should gas be filling the float bowl even if the primer is not working or does it fill only when the engine is running? After hooking up the gas line to the carb, I thought gas would fill the float bowl but there is no gas in the bowl after re-installing the carb. Thanks.

[@richt680]

Nice video.. But you did not check your float clearance . Why not? It's important for all the kind folks to kno proper clearance , especially thoes who have a machine that stalls when tilted back.....

[@GeneArnold]

Very nice man. Thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, I'm glad the video helped.

[@streamingrevenue3053]

Question: Why does the snowblower backfire when I try starting it ? It is an old 10 HP Ariens snowblower with a Tecumseh engine. Thanks in advance.

[@carolruminski398]

I cleaned the carb according to very easy instructions and engine now starts, and will run. My problem is that here is a small, and I mean really small pinhole on the carb body above and between the primer inlet and the 2nd adjustable needle valve that spits out fuel while the engine runs. Is there a plugged air passage in there somewhere?

[@moashalex]

I followed the video but now when I press the primer button, I don't get any gas into the carb. Any suggestions?

[@DAS-Videos]

My newer (11 years old) snow blower does not have a fuel cutoff valve. Should I install one? I am thinking I should put one on it.

[@DonnaRichmond]

THANK YOU! What if you have the NEWER style, with the shorter screw. will that screw have 'holes' in it that need to be cleaned liked you've shown? THANKS!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes, they newer style Tecumseh will have holes in the bolt.

[@DonnaRichmond]

sixtyfiveford Thanks! That is probably my problem..

[@robertyoung1301]

Hi, I got my 5 HP Tecumseh Craftsman snow blower running properly by cleaning the old carburetor but now I get a fine spray of gasoline out of a tiny hole in the carburetor just by where the primer hose is connected.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's common for a fine mist to come out of the throat of the carb due to worn engine valves. It won't cause any issues.

[@displayfireworks1]

Thanks for the video, I noticed you did not mention a air filter for the carburetor, I have an old Tecumseh 3.5 Sears snow blower also. I keep thinking it needs an air filter because it just such air into the carb with no filter. Sometimes when it is real cold I need to run it with the choke partially closed. Is it common for a Tecumseh snow blower engine not to have a air cleaner assembly? .

[@victormjinete7793]

+displayfireworks1 He did mention that the reason for not having an air filter is : Because the snow blowers do notwork under dusty conditions; therefore : no need to use one.

[@markt6343]

Awesome video! Thanks for the post it really helped me take my old carb off and instead of rebuilding/cleaning I just replaced it. I replaced it with one that doesn't have the screws on the bottom to regulate it. My question is after that I was unable to start my snowblower. I've check my spark plug and ignition coil and both give spark. Am I missing something? Also, the right of of the there is this bolt and above is a diagram for on/off; I have the bolt total tightened.. is that correct? Any information will be much appreciated.

[@sixtyfiveford]

:) Let me know how it goes getting the engine started.

[@FrankBreen]

I have a 9 year old snowblower has a problem. Engine Tecumseh 9hp OH318SA. It starts up and runs well initially but within 10 seconds it starts to 'hunt" the RPMs go up and down every second. When I hit the heavy snow it stops hunting and runs fairly smoothly. When I lower the throttle it stalls. What do you suggest?

[@sixtyfiveford]

The idle circuit/jet is partially clogged.

[@KevinMartin44128]

I love fixing motors and stuff but I never took apart a carb before. If I do everythinf you said in the video am I likely to mess it up and need to have it professionaly fixed?

[@wiley0714]

My Man is Def not Cheap with the Carb Cleaner :)

[@dbates46]

Here's a Tecumesh engine problem I can't figure out on my snowblower. It starts up fine but will stall under load, anything over 2 inches it can't handle it. First I tried cleaning the carb based off your videos, didn't work. Over the course of troubleshooting it I've: replaced the carb, replaced the spark plug, replaced the fuel lines and pump, and even replaced the muffler. I use fresh gas. Also gave it an oil change. Performance hasn't improved and I have no idea what to check next.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+dbates46 Generally low power is and issue with the main jet not giving the engine enough fuel. If it is a fixed jet it needs to be drilled out. If it is a adjustable jet it can just be screwed out to allow more fuel.

[@dbates46]

+sixtyfiveford its a fixed jet. do you have a video or instruction for drilling it out?

[@jimmyhoot9847]

Awesome video thank you at work perfect on my snowblower

[@MrMrSaldana]

So what if there is a little bit of liquid in the float?

[@sixtyfiveford]

You will need a new float unless you want to repair it. It will have a small crack and it will be filled with gasoline. I have repaired a number of them with solder with great success. Dry it off and shake it. The gas will wet the area it is leaking from instantly. Take a small screwdriver or awl and open the crack. Drain off the gas and you can now use a soldering iron and lead solder to seal it up.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's never fun playing with the sticky old fuel.

[@johnlorentz5409]

My carburetor has the spring on the pin for the float does it have to be on and how does it hook? It is on a model321 cub cadet snow blower. I really like our video very helpful !

[@Thebowzer221]

Nice video, very well done. I have same carb on my machine. Good information to save if I do need it. And yes I am a subcriber. Bowzer.

[@dynocompe]

I recently bought a ariens (tec motor) snowblower off a guy who fixes snowblowers out of his garage. Well after taking it back to him three times, I decided to take the carb apart myself thanks to your video, and low and behold there is no seat or vavle, its not even there! My question is, how do I order the correct seat and vavle? I see a A50 stamped on the motor, but upon my searches I dont see a tec a50, there is a v50. Think it will work? its a 5hp. I cant wait to talk to the guy who sold me this blower, telling me its completely rebuilt.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Wow!.. I have seen some things from wanna be mechanics but this is funny. 99% of all Tecumseh's use the same Needle and Seat. Part number: Tecumseh 631021 Your model number should be HSK50(generally on the top of the motor on the pull start shroud by the spark plug. If it is electric start is under that)

[@dynocompe]

thank you for such a quick response! I figured they were! That is where I got the model number from, there was more to it, but those were the first three digits, -20 and late, will double check tomorrow! Thank you so much, I really appreciate getting a response at all! And so fast, so awesome :)

[@clinteastwood8845]

Excellent video.I've cleaned a couple of the fixed jet carbs in the past.They didn't run any better after being cleaned,so I had to replace them.They weren't that gummed up/dirty but they just didn't run well.Any suggestions on what I could've missed?

[@sixtyfiveford]

+clint eastwood The brass jets tarnishes with the new ethanol and water and makes the jet smaller. If after they are cleaned they still need partial choke to run smoothly the main jet can be drilled out to a slightly larger size. You can pick up a micro drill bit set for a few bucks at Harbor Freight.

[@Pitbull14218]

Great video, I just cleaned my main jet, I think I missed the hole near the thread though, but it runs. low speed it doesn't want to idle well, but if I put it all the way up it does fine. I'm not sure how its really supposed to run, so I probably need to clean it still. I'm guessing youre not supposed to run them at full speed the entire time?

[@sixtyfiveford]

The little hole is for the idle circuit. For the most part these run full throttle their entire life. There is really no reason to idle the engine.