Honda vs Tecumseh - Cold Start Shootout

Honda (4hp) GX120 against a Tecumseh (5hp) Side-valve. Which is best at starting from cold? Watch the vid to find out.
The Honda GX engines are legendary at starting in any conditions and this one is no different, it nearly always starts 1st pull. The Tecumseh doesn't start very well or indeed run very well ;) but to be fair this is a tired example.
However, this time the Honda wins.

Music: Kevin MacLeod

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[dc5000123]

That Tecumseh engine is like 20 years old.

A fair match???

Rebuild em both and rematch :)

[gpzDave]

@dc5000123 That's a fair point!

But I also think a 20yr old Honda would start up in one pull ;)

[dc5000123]

I guess will never know..........

[gpzDave]

@dc5000123 Hmmmm I might rebuild the Techumseh over Winter, in fact thats a good idea, new rings might make it start a bit better these ones are finished :)

[MO3MINI]

:D a win for the honda, i hate tecumseh engines. I have one which i think im going to be blowing up soon

[gpzDave]

@MO3MINI It's only a matter of time before it throws a rod...

[gpzDave]

@camdan492 I totally agree ;)

[gpzDave]

@GMBbrothers Maybe I'll do a "triple threat" one day :D

[gpzDave]

@wilzchau Yeah! This one is especially bad ;)

[GMBbrothers]

Go Briggs and Stratton!!! Lol

[wilzchau]

Tecumseh engines are craps.