Join Date: Jun 2014
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NJ
02-05-15, 06:26 AM
#1
Ariens Snow Blower - Tecumseh Engine - Cuts out after 10 minutes or so.
Hi
Need a second opinion (more likely a confirmation that I'm on the right track).
My Engine is cutting out after about 10 minutes of running or so and then it will restart but only run for 5 or so and so on until it will not start at all until I leave it overnight.
I've cleaned the bowl, jets, etc... I've tried leaving the fuel cap open. Replaced the spark plug and it will not stop cutting out. I then attached my spark plug tester inline between the spark plug and ignitor and the flicker is constant until the engine starts to struggle a little and then the flicker starts to become iratic.
I'm thinking that as the engine / coil heats up the ignition coil / module is starting to fail. My next step I think is to replace that.
Is that the correct path here ?
Thanks
Mick999
Need a second opinion (more likely a confirmation that I'm on the right track).
My Engine is cutting out after about 10 minutes of running or so and then it will restart but only run for 5 or so and so on until it will not start at all until I leave it overnight.
I've cleaned the bowl, jets, etc... I've tried leaving the fuel cap open. Replaced the spark plug and it will not stop cutting out. I then attached my spark plug tester inline between the spark plug and ignitor and the flicker is constant until the engine starts to struggle a little and then the flicker starts to become iratic.
I'm thinking that as the engine / coil heats up the ignition coil / module is starting to fail. My next step I think is to replace that.
Is that the correct path here ?
Thanks
Mick999
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NC
02-05-15, 06:39 AM
#2
Yep, when coils are near death they sometimes stop working when they get hot. Eventually it will quit working altogether.
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NY
02-05-15, 06:51 AM
#3
Try to sand the contact first. According to another forum, that's what one guy did & another drilled a vent hole in the gas cap.
http://www.diyforums.net/snowblower-...s-4785014.html
Also, is there a mixture adjustment on the carb? That might not cause the engine to stall but it would make it run better, in general.
http://www.diyforums.net/snowblower-...s-4785014.html
Also, is there a mixture adjustment on the carb? That might not cause the engine to stall but it would make it run better, in general.
Join Date: Jun 2014
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NJ
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 269
WA
02-07-15, 10:30 AM
#6
I am suspecting the coil too. Loosen the gas cap as mentioned and see if it starts. Usually you can check the coil with an Ohm Meter.