Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): OHV130 Carburetor, twin cylinder engines, tecumeseh

Question
Hi.  I have a Tecumeseh OHV130.  I get gas to the carburetor (pull off bowl and has gas in it), but no gas is getting to the spark plug.  I have spark.  If i spray starting fluid into the carburetor, it will run.  I have pulled the float bowl off and cleaned and blew through all of the holes.  The carburetor number is 640065A.  I have tried 2 different carburetors.  The original and one that came off of a running motor.  I'm not sure where else to look.  I would greatly appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Heath

Answer
Hello Heath:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at and I am Also on Vacation and I had a Few Minutes to Answer Questions. Check the Valve Clearances. If the Valve Clearances are Not Correct, then you can have the Problem you Described. The Following is a Basic File I made for Setting the Valve Clearances. Any Input is Appreciated. **I Do Not Use the Setting Called for by the OEMs. I have Found that the Following Works Best. Remove the Valve Cover (on the Dead Cylinder for Twin Cylinder Engines). Set the Cylinder you are Setting the Valves on to Top Dead Center on the Compression Stroke When Setting the Valve Clearance. Now Loosen the Valve Adjuster Locks and Using a Blade Style Feeler Gauge, Set the Intake Valve Clearance to .004in -.006in and the Exhaust to .004in - .006in. I have had Better Performance Out of the Mowers and Less Burnt Valves Using these Settings. Be Sure the Piston is at TDC on the Compression Stroke.** If you Remove the Valve Cover and then Turn the Engine by Hand, you can Watch the Intake Valve Movement. When the Intake Valve Closes, the Piston will Just Starting the Compression/Power Stroke. On Some Engines you can Us a Straightened Coat Hanger and Feel the Piston. Be Careful and Dont Jam the Wire in the Cylinder. Usually the Piston will Push the Wire Out of the Spark Plug Hole with No Problems. Make Sure the Intake Gaskets are Good. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

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John

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John