Recent content by slomo

Yup, and bigger the cap opening the more crud gets into the tank/s.

Dump fuel tank/s and flush out well. Blow out with compressed air. Shake and listen for dirt blocks or grass piles in the tank, crap that shouldn't be there. Install new fuel lines and filter to carb. Pull fuel line AT carb. Should drain from tank into a glass jar till said jar is full. Should...

Plain ol' SAE 30w unless your outdoor ambient temp is below 50F. If so 5w-30 for cold weather only. At least the oil protected the carb body from corrosion unlike E-10 gas LOL. Once she stops smoking and running cleanly, clean the plug off with a wire hand brush. Or use a small flat blade or...

Most of the time, maybe not yours, is the starter solenoid. It is the contact for the main amperage to turn the starter/engine over. It takes all the heat and such. When you replace a starter, you should replace the starter solenoid. Again his might not be your issue. Just talking out loud.

Sounds like you have plenty of oil. Even where it doesn't belong LOL. Drain everything out of the engine. Remove the plug and pull the rope. Let it sit for a day. Pull rope again to get most all the oil out. Add fresh oil where it belongs and gas. Might have to assist the ol' girl with...

Dirty carb and or fuel system. Old fuel, water in fuel or weak spark.

Wow, never seen this pot metal dissolving trick. Lot of wise people on this site.......

Well if it doesn't use ANY oil, leave it alone. I agree with the others above.

Ebay carb alert. Clean/repair the OEM carb and install. Clean the entire fuel system while you are at it.

That kill wire is grounding out, on something......... If you disconnect it, engine will drain the fuel tank right? If you can't find it, replace it all.

Don't use gas additives that are not proven. Flush out the fuel tank. Use bolts/screws shaken in Dawn or some solvent. Blow out with compressed air. Clean and reinstall OEM carb. Change all fuel lines and filters. Make the fuel system as clean as you just bought it. Dump and clean your fuel...

More like rings and or general bore condition. If you see oil, it's getting past the rings.

The Z bag is my fav by far. I used the door bag type a couple times. It was clunky and added extra weight to the bag. More parts to wear out and fail. Harder to get a full clean dump too. Z bag all the way...... Stunned to hear your chute clogs, never heard that before. You know you can get the...

Hydra-lock?