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[nick v6]

ive just had a generator off good old freecycle and it looks brand new

it is a tecumseh vt1500 generac portable products

the spark plug is missing
ive been told its never been used
ive looked at the air filter and the oil and everything is brand new
i don't think its ever been used

can anyone help out with a spark plug number of some sort please

[KillerWatt]

Depends on the exact model as to what plug is used, you can download the service manual below

www.smallenginesuppliers.com/html/engine-specs/tecumseh/Tecumseh_quick_reference.pdf

Right click, select "Save target as" from the context menu.

[nick v6]

on the plate its got model number - 0714-4

[Marks DTM Calib]

Most Techumseh's use a standard K19 plug

[nick v6]

Most Techumseh's use a standard K19 plug

could i get that sort of plug from a normal motor factors

[Marks DTM Calib]

Most Techumseh's use a standard K19 plug

could i get that sort of plug from a normal motor factors

Unlikely, although a mower shop or even BandQ sell them but there a bit over priced!

So my advice, pop to a mower shop and get one

Its probably a J19LM in BandQ

[nick v6]

Most Techumseh's use a standard K19 plug

could i get that sort of plug from a normal motor factors

Unlikely, although a mower shop or even BandQ sell them but there a bit over priced!

So my advice, pop to a mower shop and get one

Its probably a J19LM in BandQ

thanks for that will go there tomorrow

[doog]

I have a small  800 watt  generator and it uses ngk BP5ES plug
hope that is of use to you

Doug

[nick v6]

I have a small  800 watt  generator and it uses ngk BP5ES plug
hope that is of use to you

Doug

thanks
i will be phoneing round a few local mower shops this morning
and hopefully get it running

not bad for nothing

[3.2omegaestate]

Be careful- the J19 LM plug is a short reach plug designed for side valved engines that are common on alot of mowers etc.


The BP 5ES plug has a more traditional length reach and is used in overhead valve small engines and some cars as well I am led to believe.

Need to check you have the right plug otherwise you might end up punching a hole on the top of the piston.

Not teaching anyone to suck eggs but sometimes the obvious is missed.

Good find though.

 

[nick v6]

Be careful- the J19 LM plug is a short reach plug designed for side valved engines that are common on alot of mowers etc.


The BP 5ES plug has a more traditional length reach and is used in overhead valve small engines and some cars as well I am led to believe.

Need to check you have the right plug otherwise you might end up punching a hole on the top of the piston.

Not teaching anyone to suck eggs but sometimes the obvious is missed.

Good find though.

 

the plug goes in at the side of the engine

[3.2omegaestate]

Nick V6

Have a look here

http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf

Pages 6 through to 9 are the ones you want. You ned to have adobe acrobat to view it since it is a pdf document.

You must identify your engine model as per the guide since some engines use the short reach plug and some use the long reach plugs.

Having identified the engine model you will be able to get the right plug and gap it correctly (champion are what is spec'd in the guide)

Try http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk if you can't locate one through the usual routes.

HTH

 

[nick v6]

ive taken the plug out my petrol lawn mower
which is a small type short plug and put it in the genny
and it works a treat
after a few pumps of the primer and 2 tugs it started perfect
i plugged my kids blower into it for there big bouncy castle and it powered it fine