Thanks Peter, i'm glad it worked out. And yes, i too like the tecumseh's when they're running right. Deep down i think i like the way they run and perform better than a Briggs. My Dad has a 207cc tecumseh on an alloy bodied Victa and i can cofidently say it outperforms any Quantum i have ever used.
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