Im new to small engine repair so here goes. I have a 5.0 tecumseh that wouldnt start so I took it aprt and found a hole in the breather tube could this be it . any help would bve appreciated.

what did you take apart? the whole engine? a hole in the breather tube, really would effect anything.

I took it apart because its my learning model . Just trying to practice putting one back together again thanks for the everything back to the drawing board on the problem. thnks! :thumbsup:

woops, meant wouldn't affect :lol:

Before just ripping to apart, you have to try and diagnose the problem. First, check the simple things, spark? gas at carb? Plug Fowled? Good gas? Then once you find the problem take it a step further, ex. No spark- check your grounds, pull them off, No gas at the carb- check the lines for plugs, if thats not it clean it, Fowled plug-- Take a wire wire brush to it, or get a new one. Hope this helps, just shouting some simple things at ya.

paxfam