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    Craftsman 3.5HP Edger - Gas Leak

    Hi All, This is a brand new carb....but seems to be leaking some gas out of the fuel intake. There is a small detacheable piece that the fuel line is connected to. It is barbed, and the fuel line is held on by a small hose clamp. I recently replaced the rubber fuel line hose, as it had...
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    Briggs and Stratton L Head - Low Compression

    Hi All, Here are some more pics from today. I removed the intake manifold and inspected, it was fine. No cracks or fractures. It may be this head gasket, its not in the greatest shape and some oil was coming out of the bottom of the cylinder head. Piston, Cylinder, and valves look ok. Both...
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    Briggs and Stratton L Head - Low Compression

    Hi All, This is actually an engine on a pressure washer. I was hoping that someone having experience in repairing B&S L Head Engines could provide on insight on my issue, before I decide to just scrap this engine for parts. I have a Husky Pressure Washer with a B&G L Head Engine. The Engine...
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    Murray - Briggs and Stratton 4.5HP - Surging

    Hi All, Trying to restore a mower for my mother. I purchased a new carb, air filter, and sparkplug about a month ago. I'm pretty sure I fired it up and let it run for a while at her house (didn't mow), and it was fine. She recently told me she thought she put some old gas in it, and it...
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