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09-04-17, 08:35 AM

sircrowman

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Tecumseh engine fuel trouble

i have a 17.5 tecumseh motor it is dumping gas threw the whole motor what do i need to check i changed the carb and the fuel pump

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09-04-17, 08:54 AM

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The fuel inlet needle and seat are failing or the float has a hole and is a sinker. Be sure to change the oil. Have a good one. Geo

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09-09-17, 04:37 AM

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Fuel trouble

One you straighten out the carb,it would be a good idea to install a manual shut off in the fuel line,I had the same problem.
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