Carburetor Talk

[kf0rt]

I'm kinda diggin' it. But not for car stuff.

Think I mentioned this long ago, but I've got (still) a Craftsman chipper/shredder on the back stoop. 8HP Tecumseh (?) motor. Bought it new from Sears and it always was a bitch to start (the two times I actually got it to run). Paid about $750 for it, and historically, it's one of the worst "investments" evah. Has about 8 hours of run time on it, total, but it's been sitting outside for a few years.

If it started and ran like my lawn mower, I'd have a use for it.

Options:
1] Figure it out, get it running, use it.
2] Craigslist "free" section.

Your vote counts!

[W2NAP]

long live the carburetors!

[W2NAP]

kf0rt option 1

[NQ6U]

I'm kinda diggin' it. But not for car stuff.

Think I mentioned this long ago, but I've got (still) a Craftsman chipper/shredder on the back stoop. 8HP Tecumseh (?) motor. Bought it new from Sears and it always was a bitch to start (the two times I actually got it to run). Paid about $750 for it, and historically, it's one of the worst "investments" evah. Has about 8 hours of run time on it, total, but it's been sitting outside for a few years.

If it started and ran like my lawn mower, I'd have a use for it.

Options:
1] Figure it out, get it running, use it.
2] Craigslist "free" section.

Your vote counts!

3] Give it to 'BSO—he needs a chipper.

[kc7jty]

Whenever I rebuild a carb I end up with some extra parts, and I don't mean rebuild kit extra parts. Also I lose about 2 mpg each time.

[KG4CGC]

I've never had to teardown a carburetor before. With 7000+ miles on the clock, I feel this is unexpected but apparently necessary because everything so small. If need be, I may recruit the use of dental floss.

On a separate note, the new motherboard is now up and running but I am still working out all the details as I type.

[N9FE]

I could rebuild the carter one barrel one my fifty chevy with my eyes closed. Does that count.

[W3MIV]

Twin Solex carbs and twin SU carbs taught me lessons I am happy not to remember. I've had Paasche turbine air brushes with sturdier needles than those in the SUs.

[K7SGJ]

I'm kinda diggin' it. But not for car stuff.

Think I mentioned this long ago, but I've got (still) a Craftsman chipper/shredder on the back stoop. 8HP Tecumseh (?) motor. Bought it new from Sears and it always was a bitch to start (the two times I actually got it to run). Paid about $750 for it, and historically, it's one of the worst "investments" evah. Has about 8 hours of run time on it, total, but it's been sitting outside for a few years.

If it started and ran like my lawn mower, I'd have a use for it.

Options:
1] Figure it out, get it running, use it.
2] Craigslist "free" section.

Your vote counts!

By all means, option 1. It may be the beginning of a new career.

[kb2crk]

The last carb i fooled with was on a husqvarna weedeater. had to disassemble it and clean it multiple times last year. then the kids left it out in the rain and being unaware of the water in the tank, tried to start it and did a little damage.... was just using the new cub cadet trimmer and i hope i have a season or two of no carb teardowns.