Small Engine Repair

[Kevin 334]

Feel free to move this if it is the wrong place. 

I am looking for someplace to repair my old Cub Cadet snow blower. The last time it last year after about 200ft the muffler was cherry red. It seems to be running rich. I am not very knowledgeable about small engines. 

I checked online and 2 places came up 1 only works on Toro and the other has horrible reviews. Hoping for some suggestions. 

[Hal 341]

Sounds like valves are your problem bud , what engine , Kohler , Tecumsah , Briggs ? Muffler turning red , exhaust valve stuck open or just not seating allowing fire from the spark stroke to escape prematurely losing power and overheating muffler  . Only way to be sure is to know the engine , each has its own foibles . Tell me , how old , which engine and HP ? 

Edited August 5, 2022 by Hal

[Chris 2,161]

I just bumped this to another area. Hopefully someone can help.

[Hal 341]

17 minutes ago, Chris said:

I just bumped this to another area. Hopefully someone can help.

So … what am I Chopped Liver LOL😂🤣 

Kevin , send me some info on the thing , I might could help ya ! 

[Kevin 334]

4 minutes ago, Hal said:

So … what am I Chopped Liver LOL😂🤣 

Kevin , send me some info on the thing , I might could help ya ! 

I just saw this. I will send you all the info you seek in the morning.

[Kevin 334]

I sent you a DM, but Incase anyone else is curious. It seems to be a 30+ year old 8hp Tecumseh engine. 

A forum I was reading said something about running to rich could be the problem. It ran great the first 2 times I used it last winter. The 3rd time not so much. I didn't run the tank dry, but it was close. 

[Hal 341]

Yeah same engine as mine and about same age as well ! 

[Hal 341]

Having a tree taken down in the morning tomorrow so i dont know exactly what time he will be here . Don’t think driveway will be blocked . Just wanted to warn ya !