4 HP Tecumseh

[Pete-IN]

Obtained a 4 or maybe 5 HP Tecumseh engine about 12 to 15 years old that ran fine when it was put in storage about 2 years ago. Got it going but only runs with choke full on.
Put 2 or 3 ozs of Seafoam in with gas and let it run for an hour. Still only runs with choke full on. Give it any more air and it quits.
Would like suggestions on what I need to do to remedy the problem. Thanks, Pete

 

[LUCASBOY]

THE NUT THAT HOLDS ON THE FUEL BOWL ON THE CARB HAS A PASSAGE THATS CLOGGED,CLEAN OUT FUEL BOWL ALSO.

 

[Pete-IN]

Lucas, Your advise took care of the problem. Thank You. Pete

 

[Lefty]

That lil pee-hole in the main jet body is prolly responsible for more Tec-cussin than any other engine problem in history
Get ready cuz with snowblower season approaching,lotsa folks who let thier machine sit w/stale gas in it are gonna be grumpy...

 

[rustyj14]

Yep, i made some very good pocket money from those old Tec carburetors and that teeny hole!