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briggs and stratton 18.5 hp oil leak

briggs and stratton 18.5 hp oil leak


   
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Old 06-01-11, 07:12 AM
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briggs and stratton 18.5 hp oil leak
oil is dripping around the fuel pump (replaced pump) and also mixing with fuel (blue smoke) i've cleaned crankcase relief valve, any other ideas.
 
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Old 06-01-11, 11:44 AM
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is this ohv intek , what are the model type and code of the engine?
 
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Old 06-01-11, 09:23 PM
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Sounds like gas is in the crankcase. Smell the oil, does it smell like gas and is the oil level too high?
 
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