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Paul7


Joined: Mar 12, 2007
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I'm starting to miss Tecumseh
Original Message   Jan 29, 2014 12:05 am
Their engines were really easy to start in cold weather.
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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: I'm starting to miss Tecumseh
Reply #7   Feb 1, 2014 1:02 am
Paul7 wrote:
Their engines were really easy to start in cold weather.

I'm not sure I'm experiencing anything unique about the Tecumseh engine in terms of starting.  I don't see it as being easier than the rest.  All my engines, even the Chinese Honda clone on my Toro is easy to start. 

Although I'm developing a liking to the sound of Tecumseh flat head engine.  Just a raw and rauscious sophisticated brap brap.  Annoying sound at 6 oclock in the morning, but sounds just perfect muffled by a deep blanket of snow. 

Now, the Stihl 4 mix engines on my string trimmer, on the other hand, that is a pain in the arse to start even in the summer.  Runs and sounds really good when it does run.  Although I frequently curse German engineering.   :)  Runs great, pain to work on.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: I'm starting to miss Tecumseh
Reply #8   Feb 3, 2014 9:57 am
The old Tecumseh engines were easy to start because their carbs weren't designed/built to run so lean and the carb was very simple to adjust.  However, I agree that if proper starting methods are used (prime/choke), modern engines will generally start easy.  Provided the fuel system is properly maintained.  Bad maintenance habits cause more starting grief than anything else. 
Tubby


Joined: Dec 5, 2007
Points: 78

Re: I'm starting to miss Tecumseh
Reply #9   Feb 9, 2014 11:09 pm
Not missing mine one bit. The new B&S on my simplicity 1524P starts on one pull every time, has more power, and burns less gas.
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