I was hoping you guys might tell me I missed something.

I ended up stripping the engine back and taking off all necessary parts because of a heavily scored bore. The bore had deep grooves. Before I dismantled the mower I pushed it through some long grass and it started to knock so it was well and truly dead.

First half reasonable Tecumseh I have come across that wasn't able to be saved. personally I rate them pretty highly.

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I know others hate the carbs but when set up correctly they are nearly always an easy one pull start.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Managed to save another newer Tecumseh over the weekend. As usual it runs beautifully.
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