I have an old (1965) McLane edger with a B&S either 2 or 2 1/2 HP motor. It means a lot to me after all these years. My problem is that it starts easily and runs well for about 8 to 10 minutes, then begins to smoke a run roughly, then dies.
I have replaced the sparkplug.
Cleaned the carburetor.
Cleaned the gas tank, good clean gasoline in it.
The gaskets are good.
After all of this, again it starts normally. Runs solidly, good throttle response. After 8 to 10 minutes it starts sputtering, throwing out a little blue smoke, then kills. I have no idea what else to try. Does anyone have a suggestion? I would most appreciate it.
Iveson
I have replaced the sparkplug.
Cleaned the carburetor.
Cleaned the gas tank, good clean gasoline in it.
The gaskets are good.
After all of this, again it starts normally. Runs solidly, good throttle response. After 8 to 10 minutes it starts sputtering, throwing out a little blue smoke, then kills. I have no idea what else to try. Does anyone have a suggestion? I would most appreciate it.
Iveson