Jssussex
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I have a saber with a B&S 28n707-1635-e1 single cylinder engine that was blowing smoke. When I pulled the valve cover off it was flooded with gas. Is this a sign of carb problem or a head gasket problem. I thought the smoke was a head gasket but now I'm not so sure.?....
Never mind, I just spoke to a local B&S service center and he said the ethanol had dissolved the tip of the needle valve and it was letting gas leak into the engine when it sets idle and eventually floods the system and floods the crankcase. The simple solution is to add a shutoff and turn off the gas when the mower is off. I have to drain the oil including manually stroking the engine. He said be prepared because when I open the plug the oils and gas is going to pour out. Then let it dry out for a couple of hours and then add the new oil. When I restart it it will below smoke until the muffler burns the remaining fuel out of the exhaust system.
I'll post an update if this isn't the final solution.
Jim
Wednesday April 25th -
Well this worked perfectly. I've ran it 4 times now and used the shut off. It's running great and it cuts great. Im considering purchasing an electic shut off so I don't forget to turn off the gas when I park the tractor.
Never mind, I just spoke to a local B&S service center and he said the ethanol had dissolved the tip of the needle valve and it was letting gas leak into the engine when it sets idle and eventually floods the system and floods the crankcase. The simple solution is to add a shutoff and turn off the gas when the mower is off. I have to drain the oil including manually stroking the engine. He said be prepared because when I open the plug the oils and gas is going to pour out. Then let it dry out for a couple of hours and then add the new oil. When I restart it it will below smoke until the muffler burns the remaining fuel out of the exhaust system.
I'll post an update if this isn't the final solution.
Jim
Wednesday April 25th -
Well this worked perfectly. I've ran it 4 times now and used the shut off. It's running great and it cuts great. Im considering purchasing an electic shut off so I don't forget to turn off the gas when I park the tractor.
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