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The new carb has a screw/jet on the bottom of the bowl. I adjusted that after it was installed. Tank is clean, all new fuel line, filter, fuel (no ethanol).

Background... Older 5 hp Tecumseh engine. Was having carburetor issues (rebuilt a couple seasons ago) so I replaced the carburetor this time. Also replaced all lines and filter. After carburetor replacement the engine ran fine. After running/splitting wood for a little over an hour, the engine...

I figured to do myself. Might replace clutch parts while I have it apart. No way I'm taking it to the dealer. They would charge the same as buying a new one...which they would prefer to working on an "old" one anyway.

Hmmm. It does sound like a dry/bad bearing noise.

After engine is shut off there is a noise in the area where the shaft enters the plastic housing. It sounds similar the the sound a riding mower blade/spindle makes when there's no working blade brake on shut down. A spin-down noise. What might this be?

Parts installed, minor float adjustment... SHAZAAM! All working perfect again. Waiting for the parts, it got a good external cleaning, oil change and new fuel line with shut-off valve and fuel filter. Thanks everyone.

Panolo, It seems like most the carbs are sort of similar- at least the bowl,float, needle and lower stuff. I ordered the needle/seat parts from the one you linked. Thanks. GVS, I was thinking “vertical” was the piston travel direction. It’s the crankshaft orientation?

Not a B&S. It's a Tecumseh "premier". On further inspection with a magnifying glass in bright light I found another number on the carb. I, or 1, or T, then 550F6N. I still find nothing online... Ugh.

The engine

You might think... Following instructions, I can find no form of label or data identifying the engine model. I removed the covers and gas tank. Nothing. All I know is 5hp single cylinder, horozontal, made about 1999-2000. The Speeco splitters seam to be identical to the Huskee branded models if...

But which carb fits? None I see for sale look like the one on my engine...

I know- I see them from $12 to $40 new, but I can't identify which one it is, even with those #s...

OK. The old Speeco splitter has a new issue. The seat under the carb float "needle" is all crumbled up/falling apart. My brain is about to melt trying to find what parts I need to fix the carb. There seem to be about 4 billion different carburetors for Tecumseh engines and I can't find what I...

OK. Finally was able get to the splitter- I got the new pump for about $100 online, and had to gather a few other items (fittings and a piece of hose, since the new pump was not exactly the same as what came off). Yesterday I finally got a break in my work/family/training schedule and replaced...

It doesn't stay cold too long in SW Alabama, so it's not very large... this was prior to filling up. Still has leftovers from last winter. Recycled roofing and pallets.

OK. The control valve is not adjustable... due to task overload I took the splitter to the hydraulic repair shop the local JD dealer uses for all their hydraulic repair work. The owner/head mechanic checked the piston and says it's tight-no bypass/leaks. He says the pump is "two stage", with the...

Give me a few days... lots of stuff on the plate this week, Thanks

As I previously stated, I'm fairly ignorant in this arena, but learn quickly... So, what is "relief setting", and how do I make adjustments?

...finally got the proper gauge and hardware. After going through Christmas, the flu, and an infected cat bite, finally installed the parts (gauge between the pump and control valve, per pictures). Also replaced the fluid filter. Then ran the splitter. Acts exactly the same. The pressure gauge...

Doofis at shop ordered wrong gauge (30 psi). Hopefully all the fittings and correct gauge will be there Monday. Merry Christmas to all, and update soon.