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  1. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Here is what I rigged up. The engine actually seems like it runs smoother with that on. About to head out to the lake and test it out.
  2. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Is it possible water is somehow getting in the carburetor? If you look at a picture of my intake and the one on the exploded view of the engine the one on the exploded view has an elbow coming off the end where mine does not. Could that be causing the issue and if so can you think of a way to...
  3. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Took it on the lake again today. Ran better than yesterday but died a few times on me and was difficult to restart. Out of the water it starts everytime now and runs until I shut it off. So it seems that it is having issues under load.
  4. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Just noticed the throttle lever was stuck and not going all the way down to idle. I fixed it and am adjusting the idle screw and the engine cuts out before the prop stops rotating. Should I turn the screw to the position right before the engine cuts out?
  5. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Got the boat out on the water today. The motor started and ran for a few minutes. It actually moved my boat at a decent speed. Then it died and the only way I could restart it is with the prop out of the water. As soon as I dropped it back in the water it died again. Any ideas?
  6. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    That's the screw I turned.
  7. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    I turned the screw out to the point that it was about to come out and it didn't seem to slow down much if at all.
  8. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    I appreciate the help. Without it I might not have got this motor running. One other question. It it possible to relocate the kill button to a more easily accessible spot such as close to the throttle lever? Here is a couple pictures of the monstrosity of a boat that motor is going on. About to...
  9. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Replaced the valve and added a filter and it started right up. The old valve must have been dirty or something. It's a loud motor though. Any way to muffle it at all? Too bad the idle speed isnt slower but I can work with it. I'm just worried my canoe is gonna take off on me right away when I...
  10. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    How do I do that? I was looking at putting a chainsaw valve on and bypassing the stock one but there are none available where I live. Were taking a trip to the "big city" today and I found something at Lowes that might work. Maybe put one of these on with an inline filter...
  11. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Had it open.
  12. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    So I got new fuel lines on and gave it a pull and it ran for a second then stopped. It wont start again unless I spray carb cleaner into the carb then it still cuts out after a second. Any thoughts?
  13. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    I just realized there is a lever on that part. What position should it be in?
  14. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Is that the part you are saying I should replace? I'm assuming that is a fuel filter? I saw a plastic fuel filter at the hardware store that might work. Also I dont have a ring to support the fuel tank. Any suggestions for that? Sorry for the stupid questions. I am new to working on this type of...
  15. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Tried to start it after sitting overnight with a full tank. It started for about a second then shut off and wouldn't start again. Looks like the fuel line from the gas tank is pinched off. I just noticed the circles ring in the exploded view I'm posting is missing so the tank is sagging down...
  16. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Got a new spark plug and I have a spark. Tried starting with choke at cold start position and the throttle at low and it wont start. Any ideas?
  17. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Think my leaf blower uses the same mixture so I have some mixed already. From what I'm finding the spark plug is a rcj8. What do I need to do with the carb? Clean it? What's the best method to do that? Sorry for all the stupid questions. I don't work on small engines a lot. One more thing. Is...
  18. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    I just bought it for $50. It pulls easily and compression seems good. The spark plug is broken. What type of spark plug does it take? What mixture of gas? Is there anything I should do besides replace the spark plug before trying to start it? Anyone got a manual for this motor?
  19. J

    1.75hp Tanaka questions

    Looking at buying a Tanaka motor off facebook marketplace. First of all can anyone identify it from the picture and point me toward a manual? Secondly the seller wants $50 for it. They were originally asking $100. The description states "Pulls over but hasn't been started in years. Ran good when...
  20. J

    Purchasing a 1960s Sears 3.5 - questions

    I believe what I actually have is a mid to late 60s Clinton 3.5hp motor. Here is a picture. The person I bought it from said when they bought it they could pull the recoil easily but now it can't be pulled at all. He said it was sitting outside for a while. Does this sound like an issue with the...
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