First I am going to list off my specs they are:

Tecumseh Enduro 16

Model: OHV16
Family: 204216D
D.O.M: 63205

This engine is in a MTD Bolens Lawn Chief Riding mower Model: 13AG678G022

Ok, I can not seem to get the engine started but, if you put gas down the hole where the filter is it will start but then shut off about 3 seconds later :confused:. I have taken the carburetor completly apart and soaked it in hot soapy water just like I do for any other carburetor. The problem is that the carburetor is not giving the engine any gas. Any help would be much apreciated. Thanks ~Kyle :thumbsup:

Gas line plugged?

Something in Intake?

Why did it stop running?

Soapy water? no no, may have worked before, but a good couple hours (or overnight) soak in carb cleaner is best, then a blow out with carb cleaner and or compressed air. Then a rebuild kit to go along with it. Though it is a good idea to make sure gas is even getting to the carb from the gas tank.

Gas is getting in just fine but the engine is just not getting any gas to it. ~Kyle

clogged main jet

Nope perfectly clean clear hole. I blew everything with an air compressor to make sure. ~Kyle

Thanks for all the suggestions guys but I have been taking the bottom half of the series 7 carb apart and the "O" rings have failed on me so I am going to just replace the bottom half of the carb. ~Kyle