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It's a push mower with a Tecumseh engine and the crank shaft seems to be OK. It's the part of the shaft that extends from the bottom of the engine (the blade is bolted to it) that's bent. I've been able to straighten it quite a bit, but I've heard that it might be dangerous to use the mower once that shaft has been bent. Safe or unsafe? Any advice appreciated!

Not dangerous...... if gotten back totally straight.... its ok.
I second the get a briggs notion..... hit almost anything with em and never bent one yet. Plus tecumsehs are bad for connecting rods throwing.

2006-08-06 14:46:30 by L. W

Tecumseh Lawnmower Repair: Removing flywheel, replacing timing key and re-installation. Mower with a sheared timing key, usually caused by mowing ...

I'm looking at buying a Toro lawn mower. There are many models that are so slightly different, the only difference I can find is the engine manufacturer. Model 20064 has Briggs & Stratton engine and the 20071 has a Tecumseh engine. B&S is a very common name and I assume maintenance and parts will be easy in the long run. Any suggestions?

I have sold lawn mowers for almost two years now and prefer the Briggs engine. It is virtually bullet proof, and it widely used across the many different manufacturers of lawnmowers. At the hardware store where I work, 80% of the mowers and tractors we sell and have sold are B&S, and the rest are Honda. The store actually phased out the mowers with the Tecumseh engines. I have never had any problem with a Tecumseh engine, but have found that a Briggs will be much more durable and more dependable as long as it is cared for properly.

2009-03-20 21:32:24 by ldeweyjr

Replaces Tecumseh Carburetor 632615
Includes mounting gasket.