When I took apart my 1st one of these, I was impressed by the carb. I thought it must be extruded aluminum then drilled and machined accordingly. Musta Cost E'm a few $$. I try to save these machines when I can! This is it Bruce,,,,They are almost gone and only a few of us out there wiling!! Yu'r peeps luv watchin,,,
As of a few years ago, Tecumseh was still supporting their old equipment with new OEM parts. Although not a fan initially, I've come to be very fond of their engines and support team.
Oh my. That is the first one of these I have seen and hopefully the last. Must have been a money saving idea that did not work in the long or short run. However you used your prior knowledge and figured it out. Great job. And the making of those rods was magical as well. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for all the information and video's,
These are rare engines. I did a video on a carb job on one of these about 3 years ago. Only one I've ever seen in person. It seems they only sold them in the northeast US for a very brief time. A very interesting Tecumseh with that carb!
Thanks. I think this one came form the States. A lot of people from Canada go to the States to buy thing to save money . It is too far a drive for us to do that.
I just came across one in Missouri. It was/is on a 1995 Yard Man 21" Commercial deck. Everything is in pretty good shape considering the abuse it endured - the air filter was completly caked in dirt, the flywheel key was sheared and the blade was bent to hell. I replaced the key and blade and pulled that crazy carb off and sprayed everything I could spray with brake parts cleaner and put it back together. Mine runs, but it doesn't run well... misses out a fair bit.
Bruce, I rescued one like it earlier this summer. Everthing was good except for the engine, which had leaking oil all over the place and its air filter housing was home to an ant colony. I ended up repowering it with a spare Briggs OHV motor. I don't miss the ants!
@@BrucesShop you are a great man thanks for sharing some of your knowlege and helping guys like me fix their own equipment and saveing me money have a great day bruce can wait for 40.000 subs
@@ebfromwyoming4118 OK I just got your Parcel in the mail. I don't have your email (I couldn't find it). Here is mine so you can email me if that is OK. bthversion1@gmail.com
Hi Bruce, first and first. I’ve never seen a carb like that, that’s why it’s a limited edition! You are a magician with the government link. Stay warm. Jim in S Fla😀
tecumseh made those for a few years to replace the other style, then they went out of business. I've done three, they are not limited edition and they suck.
A person I do work for, I've been working on his lawn equipment for 6 years now. He got a mower from his dad's house, cause his father passed away earlier this year, not covid related, cancer, he asked me to take a look at it, it hasn't run in 10 years. I walked in his garage, and I saw it sitting there, it looked brand new, even the underside of the deck was rust free, and spotless, like he never used it. Turns out he bought it new, years ago, and used it twice. OK I thought it was a briggs, I hadn't seen one in 10 years, then it came flooding back to me, I said..... Oh hell no, to myself of course. I told the guy, what he had, and trust me he doesn't want it, you can't get the carb for it, at least a good clone, and adviced him to sell it asap, he did for 200, the person was a collector, and my client was very happy.
Good day eh!!! I have never seen a carb like that one before. Pretty interesting. Nice job making up the governor rod. When I saw the hole ion the carb housing I was thinking Welch plug. I'm glad that's what is was!! Looking forward to part 2. Take care!!
Hi Bruce. I like Tecumseh but not these. I absolutely hate them. I probably have 3 or 4 in my barn exactly like this craftsman with this engine. These carbs are total junk , your lucky this one works so you're ahead of the game there. Now I suppose this mower is all done already but I could have sent you everything you needed for it , wheels , gov shaft, cables. Because like I said I have a few of these laying around. If you ever need spare parts for something do not hesitate to email me to see if I might have them. Great work on that gov shaft my friend , that was fun
Nice Job my Man! You are a creative genius. I learn something new from every video you produce. Loved the couple of pokes at the Safety Sallies. Those guys/girls can be annoying.
@@BrucesShop I've seen a couple of those carbs. One on a push mower, a a similar one on an older MTD riding mower. I'm not a fan of them. Both overflowed the needle and leaked gas everywhere. I'm glad they're not common...lol
I haven't seen that kind of engine but I have seen that carb on the old desacked cylinder high torque tecumseh engines which would eat up connecting rods. I had 3 for 3 hight torque tecumseh engines 2 kocked other had no compression probobly worn out valves never got them running sent them to scrap.
i have one of these engines from the same sears body. it was an awesume preforming engine in the short time it ran, a helper hit a pipe and it never ran again. busted internaly. would love to find another vector but they are quite rare
Idk about rare. I have 3 of these. 6.0 6.5 and the legendary 6.75HP. But I'm in Michigan where Tecumseh is from so marketplace here is sweet. I got most of the Tecumseh power books and the VLV Vector book is one of them.
I've got two of those. Can't recall exact status. One is wore out rings i think. I had another couple in the past. Except i just realize mine aren't the vlv. Mine have old style carbs. One I sold in September might have had that carb. May have been one with 2 bolts plus plastic tabs holding on the tank. Took me awhile to figure out how to get tank off so i could replace the rope.
I mean I've worked on plenty of push mowers and I live in upstate New York I've never seen a carb like that on anything. It may be because I'm 19 but still I've been doing this since I was little and never saw a carb like that new or old.
@@BrucesShop sorry I didn’t see your?? Til now!! Thanks for coming on. I try to help and support small channels and big time channels like yours. Thanks again
I’ve got the same motor. Original. Do you want photos or measurement etc? Ps 25 years old. All good but I’m about to check rings and valves. Wish me luck!
That is a tecumseh carburetor , do you know of Stens up there in Canada ? I've used their parts for close to 30 years and have had good luck with most everything. They even have that carburetor and the repair kits and I believe you can look them up on line too. They are the simplest carb I have ever seen but not to much quality sad to say.
I told my client, I wouldn't touch it with a 10' pole, as if I started to take the carb apart, I knew what I was in for, as in no parts for it, noooooo he laughed.
I've seen a lot of Tecumseh's unfortunately, lol but I've never seen one of those carbs. Almost makes ya wonder if it was a demonstration or prototype model or something.
That style of carb used on ohv rider engines. I have a Tec vtwin with a pair of them a zero turn. Beauty of them is just a couple passages in metal part to clean. Lower bowl can be replaced as an assembly. Just did one for friend's 11 hp on a generator. Put in USC and new needle and seat. Details on outdoorpowerinfo.com. funny thing is I went to look at his setup and it was exactly like unit in video thst I had just watched by james conden.
No wonder Tecumseh went out of business. What was the advantage of that carb over their previous design? They had the bugs worked out of the previous design. What year is that from?
First one I came across was this year also. Carb kept flooding even though the float was good. Since it moves up to close it was hitting the top of the carb and wouldn't seat. Check that fuel line also. Mine looked fine on the outside but after taking it apart a number of times to try and stop the flooding (bought a new needle and seat) found the fuel line all decintigrating on the inside. Got a Stens replacemt carb for $11 and that worked. Fyi: Here's a look at it. th-cam.com/video/xfn4qV0c694/w-d-xo.html
Thats a Tecumseh tried clone of a briggs engine, when they run, they run great, but that carb is a real pos, I've only worked on 15 in my life, now if I encounter one, I pull it off, and put a quantum on, and send it on its merry way for another 15 years of trouble free life..... Great job on it, I just don't mess with them anymore.
Nice, I'm happy to hear that. I just came across one that hit something it didn't like. I've got it running, and only took a first pass of quick shots of brake parts cleaner in every hole in the carb. I was going to take another shot at cleaning it better but also thought of just replacing it with a different one. Looks like I may have one laying around I can use. 👍
Tecumseh series 7 Vector That’s very rare. I heard cleaning those carbs is a nightmare. And just replace them .you might find a carb on Amazon www.amazon.com/s?k=tecumseh+vector+carburetor&ref=nb_sb_noss I like the funnel gas tank
@@BrucesShop briggs quantum came out, if I'm not mistaken, late 70s early 80s, that tecumseh engine late 80s early 90s.....not sure really.... Have to look into it.
The paper clips on the bag are a nice touch...
Oh Yes they were on there when it came in.
When I took apart my 1st one of these, I was impressed by the carb. I thought it must be extruded aluminum then drilled and machined accordingly. Musta Cost E'm a few $$.
I try to save these machines when I can! This is it Bruce,,,,They are almost gone and only a few of us out there wiling!!
Yu'r peeps luv watchin,,,
Thanks for the great comment.
I havent seen a carburtor like that looks fairly simple..Thanks for the video Bruce.Can hardly wait for part 2
Yes Now i have to tie the other 90% together. Thanks again.
Nice repair Mate!! I've never seen a carburetor like that in my whole entire life!!☺
Thanks RK. That is why I made the video. Editing was a bitch. I had 30 clips to deal with. it was a long term project.
As of a few years ago, Tecumseh was still supporting their old equipment with new OEM parts. Although not a fan initially, I've come to be very fond of their engines and support team.
Right. I like them and i understand the weaknesses. Much like other manufacturers.
I see or read Tecumseh, I click. Can´t help it, it´s ma favourite brand, I love them.
Same here, but some engines made by Tecumseh were stubborn.
@@simonauffrey7032 That´s true, some were stubborn indeed. But that helps training the mechanics´ skills ;)
I have never seen one of those carbs for a Tecumseh great job Bruce can't wait for part two !
Hopefully Tuesday. This one was a little late.
Oh my. That is the first one of these I have seen and hopefully the last. Must have been a money saving idea that did not work in the long or short run. However you used your prior knowledge and figured it out. Great job. And the making of those rods was magical as well. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for all the information and video's,
Thanks Chris. (Chris right) I answer 100 emails a day.
thanks Bruce, looking forward when you get in the new STIHL Fuel Injected chainsaw to service and/or repair. take care
I am not LOl
These are rare engines. I did a video on a carb job on one of these about 3 years ago. Only one I've ever seen in person. It seems they only sold them in the northeast US for a very brief time. A very interesting Tecumseh with that carb!
Thanks. I think this one came form the States. A lot of people from Canada go to the States to buy thing to save money . It is too far a drive for us to do that.
I just came across one in Missouri. It was/is on a 1995 Yard Man 21" Commercial deck. Everything is in pretty good shape considering the abuse it endured - the air filter was completly caked in dirt, the flywheel key was sheared and the blade was bent to hell. I replaced the key and blade and pulled that crazy carb off and sprayed everything I could spray with brake parts cleaner and put it back together. Mine runs, but it doesn't run well... misses out a fair bit.
Bruce, I rescued one like it earlier this summer. Everthing was good except for the engine, which had leaking oil all over the place and its air filter housing was home to an ant colony. I ended up repowering it with a spare Briggs OHV motor. I don't miss the ants!
Good move.
Wow not seen one of them before.. you will get no safety Sam from me lol good one mate and good one ken for helping out
Thanks Mick. This one was different.
CONGRATS ON HITTING 35,000 SIR
It took a while. Thanks EB
@@BrucesShop you are a great man thanks for sharing some of your knowlege and helping guys like me fix their own equipment and saveing me money have a great day bruce can wait for 40.000 subs
@@ebfromwyoming4118 OK I just got your Parcel in the mail. I don't have your email (I couldn't find it). Here is mine so you can email me if that is OK.
bthversion1@gmail.com
Hi Bruce, first and first.
I’ve never seen a carb like that, that’s why it’s a limited edition!
You are a magician with the government link.
Stay warm.
Jim in S Fla😀
Hi Jim
Wow, thanks
tecumseh made those for a few years to replace the other style, then they went out of business. I've done three, they are not limited edition and they suck.
Nice fix Bruce
Thanks Gary
A person I do work for, I've been working on his lawn equipment for 6 years now.
He got a mower from his dad's house, cause his father passed away earlier this year, not covid related, cancer, he asked me to take a look at it, it hasn't run in 10 years.
I walked in his garage, and I saw it sitting there, it looked brand new, even the underside of the deck was rust free, and spotless, like he never used it.
Turns out he bought it new, years ago, and used it twice.
OK I thought it was a briggs, I hadn't seen one in 10 years, then it came flooding back to me, I said..... Oh hell no, to myself of course.
I told the guy, what he had, and trust me he doesn't want it, you can't get the carb for it, at least a good clone, and adviced him to sell it asap, he did for 200, the person was a collector, and my client was very happy.
Right. There are not many options for a carb. There is one o line.
You are the man. Those carbs can be difficult to get to run right. It seems like they dont want to work at times. Keep up the great saves!!!
Thanks
Think you could replace it with a normal carb?
Good day eh!!! I have never seen a carb like that one before. Pretty interesting. Nice job making up the governor rod. When I saw the hole ion the carb housing I was thinking Welch plug. I'm glad that's what is was!! Looking forward to part 2. Take care!!
Thanks Grampie. Like i said I think this machine came form the States.
Hi Bruce. I like Tecumseh but not these. I absolutely hate them. I probably have 3 or 4 in my barn exactly like this craftsman with this engine. These carbs are total junk , your lucky this one works so you're ahead of the game there. Now I suppose this mower is all done already but I could have sent you everything you needed for it , wheels , gov shaft, cables. Because like I said I have a few of these laying around. If you ever need spare parts for something do not hesitate to email me to see if I might have them. Great work on that gov shaft my friend , that was fun
Oh and I have the drive engage unit also
@@davessmallenginerevival2847 Crazy. That is part 2. This is a very powerful engine for a 6.5/?/ You would know more.
As soon as I seen the Tecumseh name I clicked and that's an interesting critter you found there Bruce, nice job on the carb too!
Thanks Don.
Nice Job my Man! You are a creative genius. I learn something new from every video you produce.
Loved the couple of pokes at the Safety Sallies. Those guys/girls can be annoying.
All in fun.
Bruce I had a couple of these this year. You can actually order a carb for it in the states.
I know that now.
I’ve been doing this for a long time. This is only the second one of these I’ve seen.
Thanks Larry. First one in Canada for me.
@@BrucesShop I've seen a couple of those carbs. One on a push mower, a a similar one on an older MTD riding mower. I'm not a fan of them. Both overflowed the needle and leaked gas everywhere. I'm glad they're not common...lol
Great job diagnosing never saw one of those either like your videos thank you
Thanks
Just off to bed mate will watch in the mood that’s ok.
We can discuss Tecumseh specifics on your stream tomorrow LOL
LOL Micks Mowers and Techumseh just dont mix.. I will see you in my streams. Great job Sir 👍 Tam.
@@b.2221 LOL
Very interesting carb. A first for me. Nice fabrication work Bruce. Oh, by the way I never have a "swag" mine are always just "wags"!
No scientific part. LOL
Nice work!
26:29 No push mower has a transmission. They have differentials.
Well some allow you to change gears But I get what you are saying.
I haven't seen that kind of engine but I have seen that carb on the old desacked cylinder high torque tecumseh engines which would eat up connecting rods. I had 3 for 3 hight torque tecumseh engines 2 kocked other had no compression probobly worn out valves never got them running sent them to scrap.
Thanks
Nice job on that gov linkage, pretty good for a SWAG!
You got that. Great.
Scientific Wild A$$ Guess! 😁
Love your vids Bruce, I’ve learned so much from them!
We all learn. At least that is how it should be. Thanks for watching.
i have one of these engines from the same sears body. it was an awesume preforming engine in the short time it ran, a helper hit a pipe and it never ran again. busted internaly. would love to find another vector but they are quite rare
Thanks. A museum piece. LOL
Idk about rare. I have 3 of these. 6.0 6.5 and the legendary 6.75HP. But I'm in Michigan where Tecumseh is from so marketplace here is sweet. I got most of the Tecumseh power books and the VLV Vector book is one of them.
OK
I've got two of those. Can't recall exact status. One is wore out rings i think. I had another couple in the past. Except i just realize mine aren't the vlv. Mine have old style carbs. One I sold in September might have had that carb. May have been one with 2 bolts plus plastic tabs holding on the tank. Took me awhile to figure out how to get tank off so i could replace the rope.
Are you in the States?? I am looking for someone who has one in Canada.
@@BrucesShop I'm just south of our nation's capital.(please don't hold that against me lol)
@@kenhilson786 No Great stuff.
Right Hello ken. Sorry i missed that. 100 emails a day.
@@kenhilson786 Well is that which Nation. Ottawa Canada or Washington D.C.
I mean I've worked on plenty of push mowers and I live in upstate New York I've never seen a carb like that on anything. It may be because I'm 19 but still I've been doing this since I was little and never saw a carb like that new or old.
I knew that as soon as i saw it.
So far a great job , it will be like new when your finished im sure.
Just regular parts now i hope.
Hey Bruce. Small engine Nation I’d coming on at 7 tonight. I’d love to see you there if u can please
I am sorry what time zone?
@@BrucesShop sorry I didn’t see your?? Til now!! Thanks for coming on. I try to help and support small channels and big time channels like yours. Thanks again
Been waiting for this one. Where’s Mick?
I’m here just off to bed 00:30 here
Email coming.
I’ve got the same motor. Original. Do you want photos or measurement etc? Ps 25 years old. All good but I’m about to check rings and valves. Wish me luck!
No that's OK I have the complete PDF. Good for you for giving it another shot at life.
Tecumseh made those engines for about 3 years 1990 to about 1996 or so.
Do you know if any came to Canada?
@@BrucesShopI Think so.
That is a tecumseh carburetor , do you know of Stens up there in Canada ? I've used their parts for close to 30 years and have had good luck with most everything. They even have that carburetor and the repair kits and I believe you can look them up on line too. They are the simplest carb I have ever seen but not to much quality sad to say.
Yes. I now know i can find them on line Thanks.
I have one of those carbs on a 13hp tecumseh MTD rider,95 model
Cool
Most likely a Tecumseh Series 7 carb is what you have, however the Series 7 and Vector carb do have the same style plastic bowl and bale.
I have two of these in my parents backyard I never got around to.
Go for it.
I told my client, I wouldn't
touch it with a 10' pole, as if I started to take the carb apart, I knew what I was in for, as in no parts for it, noooooo he laughed.
Right.
I've seen a lot of Tecumseh's unfortunately, lol but I've never seen one of those carbs. Almost makes ya wonder if it was a demonstration or prototype model or something.
I think they were in the States (mostly)
Those carbs were common on bigger Tecumsehs right before the end in 2008.
That style of carb used on ohv rider engines. I have a Tec vtwin with a pair of them a zero turn. Beauty of them is just a couple passages in metal part to clean. Lower bowl can be replaced as an assembly. Just did one for friend's 11 hp on a generator. Put in USC and new needle and seat. Details on outdoorpowerinfo.com. funny thing is I went to look at his setup and it was exactly like unit in video thst I had just watched by james conden.
That is cool. James is a good tech.
Just had an email that my carb cleaning worked. Running at 61.4 Hz.
Bruce - Do you benefit more if I watch all the adds or does it not matter? I watch all your videos by the way.
Just do what you have time for. Thanks a lot though.
Safety Sally's...............😅
That is what we call them up here.
Odd looking carb set-up ?
Yes
No wonder Tecumseh went out of business. What was the advantage of that carb over their previous design? They had the bugs worked out of the previous design. What year is that from?
I think this one is old. 20 years??
Bruce Pender they have been out of business for 12 years, so that is a reasonable guess. Weird. Another first for me via your channel.
@@haneyoakie14 I know 2008 Thanks again.
Bruce Pender I won’t tell Safety Sally if you don’t.
Idea was plastic wouldn't gum up or rust and parts in bowl so replaceable as a unit.
First one I came across was this year also. Carb kept flooding even though the float was good. Since it moves up to close it was hitting the top of the carb and wouldn't seat. Check that fuel line also. Mine looked fine on the outside but after taking it apart a number of times to try and stop the flooding (bought a new needle and seat) found the fuel line all decintigrating on the inside. Got a Stens replacemt carb for $11 and that worked.
Fyi: Here's a look at it.
th-cam.com/video/xfn4qV0c694/w-d-xo.html
Thanks went there and left a comment. Sten's is a good company.
How does fuel travel into primer ?
The primer is part od the carb cover and the fuel goes straight into the carb front face
@@BrucesShop Couldnt see how fuel traveled to primer not out of
That is one odd looking carburetor
Looks like a heat sync.
Thats a Tecumseh tried clone of a briggs engine, when they run, they run great, but that carb is a real pos, I've only worked on 15 in my life, now if I encounter one, I pull it off, and put a quantum on, and send it on its merry way for another 15 years of trouble free life..... Great job on it, I just don't mess with them anymore.
It was an American made thing. First time in Canada for me. I must have come from Ontario where folks buy stuff in the US.
Nice, I'm happy to hear that. I just came across one that hit something it didn't like. I've got it running, and only took a first pass of quick shots of brake parts cleaner in every hole in the carb. I was going to take another shot at cleaning it better but also thought of just replacing it with a different one. Looks like I may have one laying around I can use. 👍
the special Carburetor must make it the mower the "Limited Edition"
I think so. I didn't show it but the intake manifold tube goes under the head on the outside of the engine. It will be in Part 2.
Thats the new style tecumseh before they went out of business, I know why.
your lucky on that one. All of the ones i had were terrible
@@victoredington3316 This one had no governor rods. WHEW.
Bruce Pender it had them originally and they got confiscated at the border? Or it came from the factory that way?
@@haneyoakie14 I don't think so but who really knows.
i haven't came across since i have been working on small engines yet i will someday i bet lol
they suck, i've done three and all three were non repairable, you don't want one.
@@victoredington3316 doesnt surprise me there sir
@@Turningwrenches85 Well I had fun
@@BrucesShop lol it was very interesting
Still awake lol
Not at work?
Tecumseh series 7 Vector
That’s very rare. I heard cleaning those carbs is a nightmare. And just replace them .you might find a carb on Amazon
www.amazon.com/s?k=tecumseh+vector+carburetor&ref=nb_sb_noss
I like the funnel gas tank
I got it without ordering a new carb.
I mean they even tried to copy the briggs muffkin.
No i think these were first. This is old.
@@BrucesShop briggs quantum came out, if I'm not mistaken, late 70s early 80s, that tecumseh engine late 80s early 90s.....not sure really.... Have to look into it.
@@knighthawk86855 They liked to copy each other . This one was a weird Tecumseh with the muffler on the other side.
Seen one before but it had a throne rod saw a lot of tecumseh with that problem that is why I don't like them at all
Man i had to try and did it. Part 2 next week
@@BrucesShop love to watch your videos learn from them to
I've done about 3 of those, THEY ALL SUCK.
I had fun as as a Canadian this was my first experience.
@@BrucesShop that's great