Push rod replacement
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06-26-14, 03:06 PM
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Push rod replacement
my craftsman lt 1000 starts, runs and and shuts down after about 5 seconds. Just replaced alluminum push rod as the old one was bent..not sure if i am adjusting valves wrong or what else it could be.
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06-26-14, 06:18 PM
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Does it run fine those 5 seconds? Or does it surge, and when it dies, is it like you turned the key off or like it runs out of gas?
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06-27-14, 10:00 AM
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engine stalls after starting,just installed new compression push rod.
starts slowly ,engine runs but not very strong..very smooth slow idle, and just dies
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07-01-14, 07:47 PM
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So now it runs at full speed, but won't idle, opposite of before you cleaned the carb? If so, still carb problems.
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07-02-14, 06:31 AM
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poor idle craftsman l
motor runs but idle is slow and not strong, cleaned carb and everything looked good..no varnish..engine sat for 2 years, had bent push rod which i replaced..could my valves be adjusted wrong..this is first Ive ever done this
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07-02-14, 09:54 AM
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It's possible they could be wrong, but since things are changing as you work on the carburetor, it sounds like carburetion issues. The carb can look clean but there are tiny passages that can be clogged in the casting of the carburetor. Double check the valve clearances... they should have about .005" at the most in the loosest possible position.
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07-05-14, 11:57 AM
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tried to adjust valves but the lower(exhaust) pushrod is not going in and out..keep turning the motor but rod doesnt move.cleaned carb, used thin wire to clean out small holes.spark plug was black but smelled like gas
#10
07-05-14, 08:35 PM
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Take a flashlight and shine down where the push rod goes into the engine and make sure it is seated in the lifter. If so, and it still doesn't move, you may have a bad camshaft.
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07-08-14, 03:18 AM
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thanx
pushrod was not seated properly, engine is running great now, thank you for all your help..now i am gonna start working on my chainsaw..thanx again...chris
