Advice on replacing pull cord on Tecumseh 6HP engine.

[Maddy McCall]

My kid's go-cart recoil cord needs to be replaced. I've replaced them on lawnmowers before, but on those lawnmowers, the pull-cord guard could be removed by removing four screws. On this go-cart, the guard is riveted in place.

Anyone know what all I'll have to remove to get to the pull-cord? From what I've seen by quick inspection, it looks like I'm going to have to start by removing the gas tank. UGGGH.

Thanks for any advice.

[Oeditpus Rex]

1. This must not be it

Because its pulley cover has four screws. :shrug:

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/product.asp?PN=OHH60ES&desc=Tecumseh+Engine+6+HP+Horizontal+3+4+x2+5+16+Keyed+Shaft+ES+3+Amp+Alternator+fits+Troy+Bilt+Horse+Go+Karts

[Maddy McCall]

2. I wish.

This one is riveted where your image has screws.

:(

[Oeditpus Rex]

3. Well, if the rivets are the only problem

you can drill 'em out and use short nuts 'n' bolts or sheet-metal screws in their stead.

[ornotna]

5. Yeah, what he said

Must read the whole thread next time. :banghead:

[ornotna]

4. Can you take a picture of it

and post it? You could drill the rivets out if you knew what size they are. Then just replace them with new rivets or screws.