Another briggs intek...oil consumption

[Boostd2valve]

Hello all. Got a 20hp twin intek. It was using a good amount of oil and smoking on and off. I had a set of head gaskets in the garage from another build so I figured I would try it first. Gaskets were on the way out but not the issue. Seems like the vent tube is spitting oil into the air box, also did notice oil by the fuel pump valve cover tube as it may be coming out of there also. Anyone seen this before? Rings letting blow by? Thanks for any insight.

 

[briggs]

Hello all. Got a 20hp twin intek. It was using a good amount of oil and smoking on and off. I had a set of head gaskets in the garage from another build so I figured I would try it first. Gaskets were on the way out but not the issue. Seems like the vent tube is spitting oil into the air box, also did notice oil by the fuel pump valve cover tube as it may be coming out of there also. Anyone seen this before? Rings letting blow by? Thanks for any insight.

it has a faulty vent or it has a bad ring

 

[Boostd2valve]

it has a faulty vent or it has a bad ring

How do you check the vent, I see the 2 bolts but do you remove the flywheel? What am i looking for? Thanks!

 

[davpal]

Hello all. Got a 20hp twin intek. It was using a good amount of oil and smoking on and off. I had a set of head gaskets in the garage from another build so I figured I would try it first. Gaskets were on the way out but not the issue. Seems like the vent tube is spitting oil into the air box, also did notice oil by the fuel pump valve cover tube as it may be coming out of there also. Anyone seen this before? Rings letting blow by? Thanks for any insight.

I had the same problem I put new rings in it. I'll be putting the motor back in tomorow I'll let you know if it cured it.

 

[Boostd2valve]

Sounds good, let me know the outcome so I can decide what way I wanna go. Btw what kind of job was it? Thanks

 

[UnstableIan]

Having the same issue with my 21 HP single cylinder Intek. I replaced the vent, but it didn't fix it, oil still coming out of the vent at a pretty good amount and smokes during shut down. Looks like the ring will have to be replaced.

 

[Boostd2valve]

Good luck on your engine. If you figure anything out, please let me know. I'm still debating myself if I'm wanting to go into it or try and find a replacement. Tractor is too clean to not fix.

 

[UnstableIan]

Good luck on your engine. If you figure anything out, please let me know. I'm still debating myself if I'm wanting to go into it or try and find a replacement. Tractor is too clean to not fix.

I've had someone else suggest that my head gasket is the issue. I will do both just to be sure. Hopefully I can get the time to do this soon, I will let you know what the outcome is.

 

[Boostd2valve]

It's cheap and not to bad of a job so it's worth a shot. Wish it worked for me lol. Keep in touch. Thanks!

 

[motoman]

Once the head is off have some carefully measure the bore. You cannot fix a bad bore with new rings. Good luck.