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narendra10


Joined: Nov 11, 2006
Points: 6

Tecumseh Engine Quality
Original Message   Nov 11, 2006 9:15 am
I am about to buy Sears Craftman 5.5HP, 2 stage, Snow Thrower with, Electric Start, 24" wide, 21" high clearing path (Mfr. Model #31AS6BCE799, Sears Item #07188355000).

It has a Tecumseh Engine. I looked in Tecumseh Web site which shows 5.5HP engine in Premium Line (Standard Line shows only 5.0HP Engine).

Also I read the discussion about "Tecumseh vs Briggs and Stratton Engine" which indicates me that Tecumseh Engines has lots of problems, not good support from manufacturer, does not last, uses oil soon (I had a Ford Taurus and Mercury Marquis both were using oil after 50000 miles with other problems as well, which made me cross mark Ford, while the GM cars, Honda cars I owned never used single drop of oil even after above 100000 miles, which I think indicates the quality of material and design of engines).

After the reading I researched the other brand snow throwers namely: Troy Bilt, White Outdoor, MTD, Sears Craftman, Toro, Ariens, Husqvarna, Poulan Pro and 6 or more other brand name all uses Tecumseh Snow King Engines. So I think I do not have much choices. And I do not like to spend lots of money for it also.

Did Briggs and Stratton stop making engines for Snow Thrower ? (I have seen Sears Craftman 6.5HP Snow Thrower with B & S Engine).

Can you tell me the average life of  Tecumseh Engine for Snow Thrower without problem ? Does the above problems arise due to lake of proper maintenance like oil chage ?

I am kind of hesitating buying the Snow Thrower with Tecumseh Engine.

Thanks for your advise.

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Macart


Joined: Dec 16, 2007
Points: 2

Re: Tecumseh Engine Quality
Reply #7   Dec 16, 2007 11:11 pm
A Tecumseh engine will last a lifetime, however, there is a catch, YOU HAVE TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM!!!!!!

Mac

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Tecumseh Engine Quality
Reply #8   Dec 16, 2007 11:57 pm
I had a 1993 or 94 Craftsman 10 h.p. Tec engine.  I did frequent oil checks for the first couple of seasons of operation.  Once I had determined that it did not use or lose oil, I'd check it every couple of weeks.  My old L head never had oil issues.  I bought a new Simplicity and sold the Craftsman a couple months ago even though it started first pull and still ran great.  Original spark plug by the way.  Twelve years old.  One oil change a year was pretty much it other than grease /lube and replacement of wear parts (skids, scraper bar and auger belt).
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mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: Tecumseh Engine Quality
Reply #9   Dec 17, 2007 4:42 pm
Hi Guys!

Narendra- You take care of it and it will take care of you!!!!  Read your manual,change your oil at regular intervals use fuel stabilizer religiously. I am of the school of thought that if you close the fuel shut off after each use and let the engine run the carburetor dry you won't have any trouble with the carburetor either.As far as oil use is concerned I own several 30 year old Tecumseh powered outdoor power equiptment units of various types and have never had an issue with oil consumption.

 Spend a few dollars and put an hour meter on the engine and change the oil once a season/25 hours and  engine longevity won't be an issue regardless of what brand engine you use.

 Marc 

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borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Tecumseh Engine Quality
Reply #10   Dec 17, 2007 5:11 pm
mml4 wrote:
Hi Guys!

Narendra- You take care of it and it will take care of you!!!!  Read your manual,change your oil at regular intervals use fuel stabilizer religiously. I am of the school of thought that if you close the fuel shut off after each use and let the engine run the carburetor dry you won't have any trouble with the carburetor either.As far as oil use is concerned I own several 30 year old Tecumseh powered outdoor power equiptment units of various types and have never had an issue with oil consumption.

 Spend a few dollars and put an hour meter on the engine and change the oil once a season/25 hours and  engine longevity won't be an issue regardless of what brand engine you use.

 Marc 



Good advice Marc. 

I do the carb drain as well but usually at the end of the season so that the machine doesn't sit with fuel in the carb for several months. 

niper99


Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
Points: 354

Re: Tecumseh Engine Quality
Reply #11   Dec 17, 2007 5:21 pm
yup pretty good advice marc

l only drian my carb out at the end of season as well, its not really nesserary every use in my opinion.

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