1969 5hp eska

[keith78]

hi guys first post here and i got my first 5 hp eska it was in a guys basement for 3 years and not ran anyways i have it and it has lots of spark but it wont pick up any fuel need help please

 

[F_R]

Re: 1969 5hp eska

There are so many Eska models, the question is hard to answer. Does it have the diaphragm carburetor? I never liked them when they were new. Does it run at all? Whatever it is, it probably has a crudded up carburetor from old gas.

 

[keith78]

Re: 1969 5hp eska

model# is 1705 and it will start if i pour gas in the cylinder but thats it i just dont want to rip it all down if i dont need to

 

[MahtyMaht]

Re: 1969 5hp eska

Yep - You gotta rebuild the carb - You have a red runner fuel pump element in the mounting face of the carb that is prone to splitting or tearing. You may also have a viton tipped needle in there. You can get part numbers here;

Parts and Diagrams for Tecumseh CA-631551

Get parts either here;

VinParts (call them)

or here;

VinParts

If the motor has a water pump in the leg, be sure it has a good impeller in it, or it may ruin your day.