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Old 05-22-2009, 09:31 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Merry Tiller, Briggs engine.. no spark..(shocks you though)

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Originally Posted by octaneman View Post
My guess is after sitting for a few years the valve seals have dried out, i'd try adding some conditioner in the crankcase maybe it will solve the problem.
Attention! No additives are recommended for air cooled engines!

B&S L head, side valve engines, do not have valve seals. The smoking is most like due to worn out rings.

Warm and change oil twice, with running and warming between changes, with STRAIGHT 30W only.
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