B&S 14.5 on an MTD (late 90's)

Kajuniter · 05-09-2009, 07:56 AM

I purchased this 42" cut MTD for the bagger, but tried the engine and it turned over. Checked the oil and it didn't show, but stick had a clear liquid on it. Gas, and plenty in the crankcase. Drained it and put in oil, gave it a little gas and fire right up. Decided to clean gummed up carb and afterward, it wont start. I am familiar with small carbs and sure I got it cleaned, but helper put the solanoid on the bottom and turned it with hand and it turned inside. Did this pull the wires loose? Is it why it wont run? Getting plenty of fire to plug and it is new. Also, gas runs directly to crankcase, whats up with that?
Thanks in advance..

**Basementgeek** · 05-12-2009, 06:05 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum

Sounds like you need to rebuild the carb, not just clean it. Probably needle and seat which would account for all the gas in the crankcase.

BG

Kajuniter · 05-12-2009, 06:42 AM

Thanks a mil..i know they can be finniky if not set just right. I'll try the rebuild, it would be a waste to chunck this motor if it is usable.

05-09-2009, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kajuniter Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista SP1	B&S 14.5 on an MTD (late 90's) I purchased this 42" cut MTD for the bagger, but tried the engine and it turned over. Checked the oil and it didn't show, but stick had a clear liquid on it. Gas, and plenty in the crankcase. Drained it and put in oil, gave it a little gas and fire right up. Decided to clean gummed up carb and afterward, it wont start. I am familiar with small carbs and sure I got it cleaned, but helper put the solanoid on the bottom and turned it with hand and it turned inside. Did this pull the wires loose? Is it why it wont run? Getting plenty of fire to plug and it is new. Also, gas runs directly to crankcase, whats up with that? Thanks in advance..

05-12-2009, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,508 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: B&S 14.5 on an MTD (late 90's) Hi and welcome to the forum Sounds like you need to rebuild the carb, not just clean it. Probably needle and seat which would account for all the gas in the crankcase. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

05-12-2009, 06:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kajuniter Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista SP1	Re: B&S 14.5 on an MTD (late 90's) Thanks a mil..i know they can be finniky if not set just right. I'll try the rebuild, it would be a waste to chunck this motor if it is usable.