Recent content by cao-2000

I have convinced myself that I need an oversized exhaust valve, mainly because Tecumseh makes one, and they don’t sell valve guides. Problem is the OS exhaust valve (part number 36780) seems near impossible to find. Sigh. Wonder if there is another valve part number that would work? Even if I...

I'm trying to determine if there is excessive play in the exhaust valve on this Tecumseh LV195EA. I made a video showing how the intake valve is a little more tight than the exhaust valve: The only reason I don't just replace the valve guide or valve guide seal is because: -There doesn’t...

Thanks for the info; I’ll give that a try!

I have limited experience adjusting valves on OHV type engines, but I always was able to find the "correct" TDC where both valves are closed, in order to make the adjustment. On this Tecumseh LV195A-361570D, it seems that the valves are both closed on both TDCs. I made a video here showing...

Much appreciated. This should cover most of what I need to do.

It has been a couple years, so thought I would resurrect this post and see if the Echo PB-9010T Backpack Blower Service Manual might be available. Thanks, Chris

I will give this a try. If it works, I will feel dumb...

I am diagnosing an old Echo GTR-200R Curved Shaft Trimmer for my neighbor. I grabbed my compression tester, and I'll be darned if it doesn't seem to be hitting the top of the cylinder when it is screwed in all the way. So I grabbed a different compression tester, and same thing. Is there a...

I don’t have the Service Manual, but the IPL can be found below. Looks like there are 4 different versions of the IPL depending on serial number: https://www.echo-usa.com/technical-documentation?category=Chainsaws&filter_model=CS-355T

Thanks all for the great info. I think I found some new blades that will work. I might just drill out the hole on the one blade that is oddball. Also, what is IPL? Interchange Parts List?

I appreciate the insight and part number. Where is the “ipl” to search for parts? Thanks

I was given a circa 1992 Craftsman 44" Riding Mower that I use to clean up weeds around a small property. It is a model GT6000, part number 917.255960. I knew the blades were dull, so when I went to remove them I was surprised when the left blade needed a larger wrench for the bolt, and the...

It will take awhile for parts to come in, but I’ll update once I have some progress…

Have sprayed carb cleaner around both sides of the carb, intake tube, and intake tube gasket, and no leaks. Also have a new intake tube and gasket. I do have a primer bulb on order for the heck of it.

Thanks for the info guys. I am confident that neither my old jet or the new Chinese one have any debris, as I have soaked them both in acetone and spent a lot of time with welding cleaners. However, I have ordered some micro drill bits and will be trying to open them up a little. I am going to...