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Craftsman DLT 3000

nealnoname
9 years ago

What should the compression on a Briggs and Straton 18.5OHV Intek Plus engine. Started to use an abnormal amount of oil and seem to have less power when pulling a leaf sweeper

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  • bill_kapaun
    9 years ago

    Likely a blown head gasket or carb is leaking throug, filling the sump with oil.

    1. Smell oil fpr presence of gasoline.
    If none, check for a blown head gasket.
    Remove valve cover.
    Have rag handy.
    Start engine and look for a "mist" blowing out on the push rod side.

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