tecumsch 16 hp

[Maniac]

I have an early 80s argo with a Tecumsch engine I think its a 16 hp. What should I gap the spark plug at?

[LarryW]

Is this your engine? If so says gap is 0.030

ENGINE: OH 160 Tecumseh Four Stroke, valve in head
Electrical System :20 amp solid state alternator
Ignition System :solid state magneto-capacitor discharge design with electronic retard
Cylinders :1 cylinder - cast iron cyl. block
Cooling system :air cooled
H.P./R.P.M. :16 / 3,600 R.P.M.
Torque / R.P.M. : 25.0 ft. lbs. / 2,800 R.P.M.
Bore :3 ½" (88.90mm)
Stroke :2 7/8: (73.02mm)
Displacement :27.66 cu. in. (453.22cc)
Compression Ratio : 8.70:1
Spark Plug : Champion L86C (gap 0.030)
Fuel Required : Regular

[Maniac]

Techumsch won't start!

OH160 is on the engine cover. I just picked up the machine last night. We had it running to load it and unload of course a little test drive. It started this morning and we toured for 15 minutes. It seemed to be running rich so I was going to try and adjust it. Before I could get a screwdriver it stalled. And won't start. I have taken the carb off and checked the float etc. It seems to be getting spark although I am not sure if enough spark. It doesn't really snap. The spark plug was new when I test drove the machine so it should be good. Has less than a hour on it. How can I test the Magneto to see if I am getting enough spark? Anyone have any other ideas?

[Maniac]

Got it going!!!!

I got a new spark plug for the argo today put it in and it fired right up. Adjusted the carb and its running fairly good. It was way to rich before. The boys & I took turns bombing around what a hoot.