I have an old cast iron techumseh engine I am trying to rebuild. (The
rod broke). I am putting it back together. At the bottom of the
stroke I can hear a sound and there seems to be some slight "play"
where the rod does not move the poston any. I think the same at the
top of the stroke.

Is this a problem or am I being overly cautious? This is my first
rebuild and have learned alot but wanted to get your opinion. I have
a
video posted he


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_kcd9VV3Q

As you get to top dead center or bottom dead center, I would think that
there would have to be a slight hesitation of the piston
movement as it changes direction.


"stryped" wrote in message
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I have an old cast iron techumseh engine I am trying to rebuild. (The
rod broke). I am putting it back together. At the bottom of the
stroke I can hear a sound and there seems to be some slight "play"
where the rod does not move the poston any. I think the same at the
top of the stroke.

Is this a problem or am I being overly cautious? This is my first
rebuild and have learned alot but wanted to get your opinion. I have
a
video posted he


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_kcd9VV3Q