I have a tecumseh vantage 35 it is the one used in the laverwash thermic 3s i have snaped my con rod could any one tell me the part number so i can get a new one pls and the best place to get a hold of one.

gerry, June 2008

Any garden machinery repair shop should be able to order the part - however, the rod snapped due to either excessive speed and/or low or no oil, and the rest of the engine will be damaged - at the least to wll need a new crankshaft. A replacement engine will be cheaper and a lot less work.

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Phil Saunders, June 2008