Hi all,
Not sure this is the right place to ask but please be kind!
I am trying to get my 8 year son into engines. Today we have removed the Tecumseh engine (side vale, plastic cam) from the old lawn mower and have tried to split the crank case. It comes apart about 20mm but will come no further, it fells like there is a circlip or something stopping it. The cam has come out of the bearing in the main part of the case.
Does anybody know what is stopping it coming completly apart? It is only hanging on the crank.
The plan is to mount the engine on a frame with a small battery and an alternator with lights, or someting else to act as load for the engine, this should teach him welding, electrics, belt alignment etc.
Thansk
Steve