jet engine leaf blower

[dhoadley 1,747]

...well, its not supposed to be. My Little Wonder walk-behind has a poorly running 5hp B&S. Hard to start, needs to run with the chute closed for a while (no work load) before opening the chute to use, uses oil. Today I noticed a little jet engine-like flame coming from the exhaust. I looked closer and the muffler was cherry red. Uncombusted oil residue coating the muffler then burning off? What say ye. Thanx, Dave

[DanD 9]

Might be out of time. Neighbor sheared flywheel key on his Kohler equipped Deere and was firing late. Ran horribly and muffler glowed red hot 30 seconds after starting. I fixed it for him with 75 cents worth of parts.

[dentwizz 6]

Could have a floating exhaust valve too.

[dhoadley 1,747]

Yeah, I'll dig into it over the winter. That'll give me a couple of things to look for. Thanx, Dave

[720nut 4,225]

Dave have a good 5hp Briggs you can have, but must pick up in Dexter,Mi.

[dhoadley 1,747]

quote:Originally posted by 720nut

Dave have a good 5hp Briggs you can have, but must pick up in Dexter,Mi.

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id="quote">I just read your road trip post; MI is a little far for an engine even if it is free.^

[720nut 4,225]

You pay shipping I'll send, didn't register that you were that far away, sorry

[dhoadley 1,747]

quote:Originally posted by 720nut

You pay shipping I'll send, didn't register that you were that far away, sorry

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id="quote">Lloyd, sent you a PM.