AboutTom Adinolfi Expertise Can, and will, answer most questions pertaining to small engine repair, and service. But PLEASE furnish me with the proper Model numbers, and types to assure me to be able to answer your questions the most accurately as possible. If the problem is dealing with the frame, drive, or deck portion I need the manufactures numbers, if it is the engine itself, I need it's make and model numbers, rather than the frame's. Tom
Experience Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer owned repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. 20+ years in small engine repair. and service. Experienced in most makes, and models. Factory schooled in Briggs & Stratton. Honda, MTD, Troybilt, Craftsman, Toro, Tecumseh, Kohler, and Kawasaki experienced. Keep in mind we do this for nothing more than ratings, please be thoughtful with them, and fair. We take great time to try, and help, please be as kind when rating us........Tom
Question have old (20years) john deer snowthrower that die out under load. its a 8 hp P.M.. i think the motor is tecumseh. have ask friends and they say carburetor (took bowl off looked clean)bad valve seats or poor compression.
Answer ave to first start by doing a compression check. Compression should be around 90psi. If it is then you have to check to determine if it s electronic type ignition, or older points and condenser. You failed to furnish me with a proper engine model or type number, so I don't know which ignition it has, more than likely it has no points, and condenser. With that said, I would point towards a full carb rebuild......Tom
Might also want to make sure the Governor spring has not broken too.
