Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Tecumseh hssk50 runs then dies, crank case, o rings

Question
If I had any hair I would have pulled it out by now!  I have a snow blower with a tecumseh hssk50 engine.  The enigine fires up, races high and then dies after 10 seconds. As it dies nothing can save it (choke,throttle etc...)and flames come out of the exhaust  The engine will not start again with out waiting 10-15 minutes.  I originally thought it was a carberator issue and replaced all jets, seals and o-rings with no luck.  Today I swapped carbs with an identical running engine.  Same issue.  Next I checked all sping settings and conpared them to my identical running engine.  The only thing I noticed is that the governor shaft had a little bit more in and out play.  I remove the crank case and inspected govenor.  Nothing out of the ordinary.  I pressed on the govenor shaft clip to eliminate the excess play.  I don't know what else to try. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Kevin

Answer
Hello Kevin:

>>Have you Checked the Gas Flow from the Tank to the Carburetor?
>>Set the Governor.
>>The Following is an Instruction File I Made for Setting the Governor Arm Correctly. Any Input is Appreciated.  
>>If you Removed/Loosened the Governor Arm from the Governor Shaft or Put the Linkage in  a Bind when the Carburetor was Removed, then Reset the Governor.
>>**To Reset the Governor; Loosen the Governor Arm Bolt and Turn the Governor Shaft Clockwise Until it Stops.
>>Using the Governor Arm Hold the Carburetor to Full Throttle. Now with the Shaft Full Clockwise and the Governor Arm and Carburetor Held at Full Throttle, Tighten the Governor Arm Bolt.
>>If the Engine Still Runs Full Throttle, then Reverse the Rotation of the Governor Shaft, but Still Hold the Carburetor at Full Throttle with the Governor Arm.
>>**If it Still Runs at Full Throttle, then Check the Internal Governor.**
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John