Engine Neglect - Tecumseh Engines
Tecumseh Parts | Tecumseh Parts Lookup | Tecumseh Repair Manuals SERVICE BULLETIN 109 INFORMATIONAL For the most part, engine neglect in some customers’ eyes is non-existent when major engine repairs have to be made and paid for. It is a necessity to convince the customer that poor maintenance and neglect are the reasons for his problems and that they could have been prevented. Sometimes just showing the customer what you call common conditions, such as, scoring or discoloration of parts, does not seem very dramatic at this point. The customer wants to see something he understands, something simple yet something more convincing. Using a magnet to check for metal transfer caused primarily by dirt particles going through the engine is a simple and convincing test to show neglect due to poor owner maintenance. Remove some carbon deposits from the cylinder head or spark plug and place these deposits on a piece of paper. By moving a magnet around un