possible head gasket issue?

[topgun129]

any brand gasket and spark plug you recommend?

 

[Scrubcadet10]

any brand gasket and spark plug you recommend?

Briggs and Stratton
and NGK or Champion.

 

[slomo]

Personally I use the 2" 3M strip disc system here that attached to die grinder and I have choice grits. Either way don't get too agressive as to take off too much metal.

3M Rolocs are made in grades not grits. Just saying....

slomo

 

[slomo]

any brand gasket and spark plug you recommend?

Depends on your engine. Look at you engine manual. Don't think you can go wrong with Champion or NGK.

OEM head gasket would be all I would entertain. Spray it with high tack gasket sealant too. Block sand with 1,000 to 3,000 grit paper with a large block that covers the entire bore area with LIGHT pressure. Let the paper do all the work. Clean slash degrease it prior to installing the gasket. Don't run your fingers across the gasket surfaces. Fingers have oils and acids that you are putting back on the metal. You want a zero residue clean degreased surface.

slomo

 

[Evil Spirit]

I like using the cheap fingernail dressing boards (like they do manicures with) that you get at the dollar stores to dress the deck and head gasket surfaces - a 10 pack is only a couple bucks. They are basically 1/2"w x 6"l sanding boards, and sometimes you can find them with different grits on each side. They are much easier to keep flat than using the 2" abrasive or polishing discs, and leave a slightly roughened surface for the head gasket to bite into.

 

[witkop]

I think your problem is the driving on an incline.Depending on which way the tractor is leaning it will give the CC breather pick-up access to the engine oil which will then get sucked into the engine and gives you the problem that you describe.Figure out which way not to incline to prevent this and if you have to drive on a slanted surface make sure you do so towards the safe side.

 

[GentlemanFahmah]

spray both sides of the head gasket with high temp copper gasket sealer:

https://www.autozone.com/sealants-glues-adhesives-and-tape/sealant/permatex-copper-high-temperature-spray-a-gasket-sealant-9-oz/520940_0_0

 

[cubs fan]

I have never used anything on a head gasket. get yourself a good scotch-brite pad. You want fine grit. The problem with spray tacks is that sometimes they can get bubbled and cause the gasket not to fit flush. If you are going to use something use a good coppercoat. I have used them on the John Deere ag tractors and that helps to seal the head

 

[slomo]

spray both sides of the head gasket with high temp copper gasket sealer:

https://www.autozone.com/sealants-glues-adhesives-and-tape/sealant/permatex-copper-high-temperature-spray-a-gasket-sealant-9-oz/520940_0_0

I've never used the copper no tack version. You would think the copper flavor would have higher heat properties. The spray tack and the copper are rated at the same temps. Wonder what that is about?

I know the hi tack spray is perfect for these troublesome Intek head gaskets. If you put a new gasket on and don't spray it, you will be replacing it in a few years.

slomo

 

[topgun129]

so i opened up the head and here are some photos. i noticed the gasket is in ok shape. i dont see any break in it between the piston and galley where the push rods come thru. but i do see the piston head has a ton of carbon on it. the cylinder area itself is smooth.

i looked at the oil dipstick and noticed it is kind of high (red arrow), but i will say i've never found this to be accurate in all the years. i did the oil change on it a few weeks back and swear putting in 56 ounces like the manual suggests. i attached a photo of the oil i used as well.

any suggestions? i'm not sure what the culprit could be now.

thanks!