Hi Folks,
Just wondering if anyone else is having similar problems to mine when it comes to the Tecumseh Vector Carbs.
I worked on a YardMachines Rider with a 13.5 HP Tecumseh.
Engine was acting like it was starving for fuel. Replaced all new fuel lines, filter, and put on new Vector Bowl kit (Plastic Bowl assembly-basically the entire lower half of carb + new diaphram).
Unit ran fine as long as it was on level ground, but started to struggle under a load going uphill.
Eventually it would surge and sputter and die. Some attempts to restart worked, but eventually it failed to restart.
Had some luck spraying starter fluid in carb, but after it quickly burned off--No luck.
Checked Choke plate function and plate opens and closes properly.
Throttle and linkages are not binding and work properly as well.
Checked fuel line to ensure gravity flow wasn't hindered, steady flow all the way to carb. Pulled bowl off carb and hardly any gas was in the bowl.
I would expect the bowl to be somewhat full if I have a good fuel stream coming from the fuel line to the carb.
Almost seems like the needle sticks in the seat, restricting incoming fuel. (just my guess)
Just wondering why after installing new Bowl Kit why these symptoms occur. These Vectors seem to fail alot.
This unit used part #770639.(Carb Bowl Kit)
Engine is a Tecumseh OHV135-206904E
Just wondering if anyone else is having similar problems to mine when it comes to the Tecumseh Vector Carbs.
I worked on a YardMachines Rider with a 13.5 HP Tecumseh.
Engine was acting like it was starving for fuel. Replaced all new fuel lines, filter, and put on new Vector Bowl kit (Plastic Bowl assembly-basically the entire lower half of carb + new diaphram).
Unit ran fine as long as it was on level ground, but started to struggle under a load going uphill.
Eventually it would surge and sputter and die. Some attempts to restart worked, but eventually it failed to restart.
Had some luck spraying starter fluid in carb, but after it quickly burned off--No luck.
Checked Choke plate function and plate opens and closes properly.
Throttle and linkages are not binding and work properly as well.
Checked fuel line to ensure gravity flow wasn't hindered, steady flow all the way to carb. Pulled bowl off carb and hardly any gas was in the bowl.
I would expect the bowl to be somewhat full if I have a good fuel stream coming from the fuel line to the carb.
Almost seems like the needle sticks in the seat, restricting incoming fuel. (just my guess)
Just wondering why after installing new Bowl Kit why these symptoms occur. These Vectors seem to fail alot.
This unit used part #770639.(Carb Bowl Kit)
Engine is a Tecumseh OHV135-206904E