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PostSubject: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 15th 2014, 10:01 pm

I need help with the fuel pump install on my bolens g16x1 it has a Tecumseh 16 hp in it and a Walbro carb with a Walbro 3001 fuel pump. Idk how to install it and need help!
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 15th 2014, 11:50 pm

Ok I figured out the pump but now it has no spark. And it has the regular facory key switch but the last owner put an ignition switch in it too it's connected to the positive side of the ignition coil and the other lead for the switch isn't connected to anything. What should it be connected to?
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 7:09 am

Dipshaw87 wrote:
it has the regular facory key switch but the last owner put an ignition switch in it too
Sooo... It has TWO ignition switches? Is there a point to this? Perhaps just remove the redundancy. If you've got no spark, this freakadelic wiring in't doing you any favours at all.
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 7:22 am

Yup, the wire coming outta the coil is probably the kill switch wire. Remove the key switch and put in a toggle. Add a momentary pushbutton starter switch ( the cheap horn buttons from autozone work fine ) There is a wiring guide on here. This thread might help

https://www.atltf.com/t515-ive-removed-my-wiring-and-i-dont-know-how-to-wire-it-back-up
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 12:49 pm

Id suggest rewiring the ignition just to be on the safe side takes a little time but I think itd be worth the effort
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:18 pm

As far as I know the second switch that is connected to the positive side of the coil and the other to the negative it should kill the engine shouldn't it? I have no idea on how to rewire an old solid state ignition with the coil before. I could post pictures if you'd like
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:24 pm

theres a diagram or two floating round here somewhere
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:25 pm

Ok now here's a dumb question is there a plastic replacement float for an old walbro carb?
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:27 pm

might have to go brass or look for a complete carb they may make a replacement

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/ check here
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:29 pm

Do you know of any links for the websites?
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:32 pm

Whoops I read your post wrong lol sorry.
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:47 pm

lol
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 2:49 pm

Well in that website they just have the brass floats. I'm gonna see if I can price a float or just go with a whole new carb
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 3:05 pm

Dipshaw87 wrote:
Well in that website they just have the brass floats. I'm gonna see if I can price a float or just go with a whole new carb
brass float will last longer than a plastic
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 5:51 pm

Oh ok. Well I'm still not getting any spark I've got fuel but no spark :/
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 5:58 pm

Locate the kill wire coming off the coil (magneto). Disconnect it from what ever it is connected to. Crank engine. Report results.
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 6:16 pm

It's not a magneto it's an ignition coil and it just cranks that's it
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 8:11 pm

You're going to have to be more specific. By definition, ALL our engine's magnetos ARE ignition coils. Are you trying to tell me it's an external, 12v POWERED coil? If it IS, then bypass everything and hotwire the coil to verify operation.
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 8:23 pm

Yes it is an external single 12v ignition coil and how would I do that? Just hook it up to 12 volts?
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 8:24 pm

jumper cable mate
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 16th 2014, 8:42 pm

Ok do i just keep it connected when I try and start it?
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PostSubject: Re: Old Tecumseh    Old Tecumseh  Icon_minitimeFebruary 17th 2014, 9:11 am

Generally. Why don't you post a couple pics showing the coil details, etc.
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