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Considering craftsman used at least two different brand mower engines, which one had these issues?

Similar situation on my twin Briggs 26 horse. Must be of different design as it is widely known to leak. Bought a gasket and cam and will get to it eventually. For now, I slowed it down by 95% by pulling one bolt at a time and coated with black RTV. Then torqued. Next bolt and next until completed.

why? how so? Warranty work so I am not working on it anymore.

So it can stay on the mower?

Wow. Amazing how many places don’t want to work on this thing. is it typically, like one shop said, for me to pull the motor off? My understanding is you split the case right under the flywheel and therefore no reason.

Well son of a gun. realized I have another ten months left on this warranty. Will see what kohler says when I call them tomorrow.

Yes it is. Single cylinder OHV. thank you.

so I need the camshaft. A gasket. Any other parts? Crazy question, will I need to remove the valves, therefore I need a spring compression tool, doing this job? Is there anything I should be replacing since I will have it apart?

that is NOT the answer I wanted LOL. Seriously, thank you as I was ready to start hunting for it tonight. I will hunt you down when i dig into the B&S. Bought the cam already since the sump gasket is leaking. Take care, be safe.

Build ate: 4/17/2018 Short version: intermittent starting issue. It is a compression issue as the starter spins the motor fine without the plug. New battery and starter. One shop I spoke with said it is part of the cam shaft (like my B&S is) while others say there is a spring and lever that...