Craftsman 8.5 hp snowblower

[Stormin Mormon]

exhaust .009-.011, Had this issue also. runs like a champ now.

Jasmin posted in 2007. Wonder if the problem has been resolved?

[Stormin Mormon]

I'm sure she will be so relieved. After all, she kept the snow thrower all these years. Pining and gazing out the window, hoping for her prince.

[willshak]

I think the homeownershub website is not putting their sig line on messages anymore.

[cjrenegades]

HOw is this Done?

[cjrenegades]

[Stormin Mormon]

You get into your timeshifter, and go back to 2005. When you get to that point, write again.

[Fred McKenzie]

CJ-

Enter your model number at the Sears Parts Direct web site. A manual may be available for download. With luck, it may have more details on valve adjustment.

A Craftsman model number consists of two or three digits, a decimal point, and several more digits. The first two or three digits determines the "source". Look for your engine's source code at to find who made it. With that information, you may be able to find service information from the manufacturer.

As I understand it, when the piston is at top-dead-center, one valve has closed and the other is about to open. There is a gap ("valve lash") between a push rod and the valve lifter mechanism, that can be adjusted by loosening a lock nut. You should set the gap with the engine cold.

Fred

[willshak]

"On Sunday, April 8, '2007' 5:10:59 PM UTC-4, jasmin wrote:" the original message.