16hp Tecumseh HELP

[eightwheeler]

I have my 16hp Tec apart and am now trying to put it together but i have no idea how to align the counter weights, i heard you have to put the keyway on the crankshaft up and the weights hanging down BUT i have a threaded shaft and no keyway in sight so now i'm really stuck, anyone please help

[dgh110]

are you talking about the govener weights? if so there should be timing marks on the gears.they will either be a line or a v indented into the gears that you will have to line up.

Darin

[eightwheeler]

No on the side casing that comes off there are two big counter weights that spin on it driven by the cam, anyone help??

[Swamper]

Hey eightwheeler,
Where are you in Ont? I have a manual that would be of use to you. If you are not near London, perhaps I can scan the pages you need and e-mail to you.
Cheers,
Al

[eightwheeler]

I'm just up the path from you near Brantford, does your manual say any thing about counter weights?

[Swamper]

I will check it closley when I get home from work. I will let you know then. I should be home by 6:30 PM
Cheers,
Al

[Swamper]

Hey eightwheeler,
Sorry I haven't been back earlier with the info for you, but I was sent off to the USA for a 2 month long business trip the next day. The maintenance book I have does list both of the Tecumseh engines, with and with out the counter balance weights. Unfortunely I will not be near the manual until 3 July. Are you in dire need of the info? If so I can contact my son-in-law to get the info to you.
Cheers,
Al

[eightwheeler]

Thanks Al, i 'll just wait till ya get back, have a good trip

[Swamper]

Hey eightwheeler,
I am back for a couple of weeks. Are you still in need of the information for your engine?
Please let me know and I will get it to you.
PM if need be.
Cheers,
Al

[eightwheeler]

That would be great Al, thanks so much for rememberin about me, ill get that engine back together sometime soon now