Skipping in engine

[KRR]

I have a 1954 2.5 HP Elgin Model No. 571.58401. While running, the motor shudders and recoils (or shakes hard) inconsistently but keeps on running. I recently cleaned the tank and lines but not the carb. Could this be trash left in the carb or an interal problem. It was doing it before I cleaned it. There had been quite a build-up of rust and sand like stuff in the tank.<br />Thank you steelespike for the earlier reply. That is a great resource.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Skipping in engine

Would you call it like a sneeze? If so that<br />is usually an indication of a lean condition.<br />The carb probably needs a good cleaning any way<br /> what with that dirty tank.<br />Have you been able to adjust the high and low speed mix knobs?<br />I dont remember if we talked about that.

 

[KRR]

Re: Skipping in engine

I was going to clean the carb but was afraid of doing more damage than good. Gaskets and float settings were my main concerns.

 

[KRR]

Re: Skipping in engine

Left out.. Yes, like a sneeze. The lower the RPM's the more the engine hesitates. How do you distinguish the high and low speed mix knobs?