Tecumseh Vector Series

[yeehaw1960]

It's been awhile since I asked this, so I'll ask it again. The Tecumseh Vector engines with the carb that has the plastic bowl that's held in place with a bale. I've never been able to make one work after it seems to wear out. I know if you buy the $18 bowl assembly and swap it out, the engine runs great. Anyone have any luck cleaning/troubleshooting these carbs without replacing the bottom end? I've, seriously, taken them completely apart and cleaned every nook and cranny with no luck.

 

[pp_rp]

It's better to rebuild the carb as those plastic ones can be a pain. I drag race Mod. lawn tractors so I have experience with B&S and Tecumseh.

 

[yeehaw1960]

The only thing I can figure is that the plastic warps, breaks or melts somewhere to make the bottom-end useless. Replacing the bowl makes it an easy fix, but people are so cheap, it's hard to convince them it's the right thing to do. "17 dollars for a part?!? Maybe I can find another mower in a rummage sale".