I'llTakeTwo
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I just returned a new 18HP B&S Vanguard (came w/ no muffler) because I noticed rust spots on the exhaust valve stems and upon further examination with a borescope camera found internal rust and some cylinder scratches/scoring. One valve head had heavy rust, the remaining had either light rust or moderate rust spots. Also rust at the weldment points on the oil pickup tube. I would have been okay with the rust b/c the valve seats I could see looked clean and should have ended up fine, but I wasn't okay with the scratches.
I'm wondering how common scratches are in new engines. I couldn't tell if they were light or moderate, maybe they would be burnished out during break-in. I know I've taken down engines in the past that have had less scratches than these though. Anybody in the know have any thoughts?
FWIW, they didn't want to exchange/sell me another engine after this, they actually blocked my account from any further purchases from them, but I found a way to get another one ordered anyway. I'm hoping the next one will be in better shape but either way I'd like a feel for what I should put up with. I don't have much choice at this point b/c I can't find another engine at this price.
I'm wondering how common scratches are in new engines. I couldn't tell if they were light or moderate, maybe they would be burnished out during break-in. I know I've taken down engines in the past that have had less scratches than these though. Anybody in the know have any thoughts?
FWIW, they didn't want to exchange/sell me another engine after this, they actually blocked my account from any further purchases from them, but I found a way to get another one ordered anyway. I'm hoping the next one will be in better shape but either way I'd like a feel for what I should put up with. I don't have much choice at this point b/c I can't find another engine at this price.
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