tecumseh troubles

[zachcramm]

hey all, I am new to the forum. I have an early 80's Argo, I got it from my father-in-law. I have been doing a lot of work to it, lately I am having problems with the carb, surprise surprise, Tecumseh. I have the oh 160 something er other 78a. and I am having troubles with the walbro pulse pump and carb, the pump is not drawing enough if anything, I am wondering what some alternatives would be. I was thinking a small electric pump that would come on once it was running and would stay on. i have done a lot to it lately, i fixed the brakes, adjusted the valve, which were way out! .025 for intake! nuts eh! i am wondering if i should think about abandoning the ol techumseh and switching to a briggs. any info and input would be great.
Thanks Zach
... the crazy east coast canadian

[jpswift1]

Zach,

The Tecumsehs are very good motors, especially for the cold weather, but the Walboro carbs are crap. I took the OH160 Tecumseh out of my Attex Lil Truck and replaced it with a 18HP Briggs Vanguard and it's the best, and easiest motor swap I ever did. First off, part the Tecumseh out......sell the ignition coil, head and valvetrain, charging coil, flywheel, carb, etc and you'll get about $300+ on ebay. The Tecumseh OH series and Briggs Vanguards have the same exact bolt mounting pattern and also, most have a 1" shaft so you simply swap your drive clutch off. Bolt everything up, run new control cables and a belt and you're done. It's a VERY easy swap and you'll be VERY happy you did it.

[spookum]

Double check it isn't the fuel issue. Rig up a gravity feed for it... If it runs better, you could try an aftermarket pulse pump.... Or upgrade engines

[thebuggyman1]

Rebuild kits are available for most pulse pumps......check Ebay, it's probably less than $10.