QuestionI have an H60 Tecumseh, on an Ariens snow blower. Connecting rod blew last winter. I just opened it up and found the bottom end in three pieces. Engine always ran very strong. No oil burned. What's is the proper process to replace the rod, and what other parts should I consider replacing? Thank you.
AnswerHello Payson:
I Usually Do Not Suggest Rebuilding an Engine when a Connecting Rod Breaks. I Usually Suggest Purchasing a Short Block. Usually when a Connecting Rod Breaks you have to Replace the Connecting Rod, Piston and Wrist Pin and the Crankshaft. These Components have to be Replaced Anytime a Connecting Rod Breaks to Eliminate All the Parts that are Damaged from this Event. When a Connecting Rod Breaks it causes Stress on the Crankshaft, Wrist Pin and Piston. The Wrist Pin Cannot be Replaced without Replacing the Piston. Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have a PDF Site Addy that May Assist you Also. http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf . I Suggest you Price the Crankshaft, Piston/Wrist Pin and Connecting Rod and a Short Block. If you Deside to Continue with this Repair, then Let me Know and I can Supply you with Any Assistance you May Require. Thanks.
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John
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John
The PDF Site Addy I Sent you is an Online Manual for Tecumseh Engines that has Plenty of Good Information. Thanks for the Ratings and for Using All Experts. Till Next Time. May All Your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
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John
I Misunderstood you, Sorry. Copy this Addy; http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf and Pate it into the Browser Addy and Click Enter. This will take you to the PDF Manual. Thanks.
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John
