to scrap or not????

[jamesw]

Yeah steve its four stroke, and i use straight unleaded fuel. Just my observation that the stuff coming out is black oily but containing petrol aswell hope that makes sense:001_cool:

[Mesterh]

You say its a kohler engine?

 

If so speak to these people Hancox Ltd | Petrol and diesel engines. Replacement engines. Puncture proof tyres, Amerityre, Briggs&Stratton, Kohler engines, Yanmar and Honda engine sales

 

They are really helpful and know what there on about.

 

It could be rings which if just doing one cylinder would prob cost less then £50 on parts.

Head gasket set is around £20 and its not the worst job in the world to do.

 

Otherwise maybe look for a second hand engine or if you really like the machine buy a new engine if the rest of it is in good nick. Its only worth scrap metal prices otherwise!

 

My guess would be rings, but I would try swapping the ht leads/colis over first, oh and do a compression test. Although if it is high on compression it could just be the oil helping it out but if its really low you know there are some probs there.

[jamesw]

Thanks mesterh with those kind of prices you have quoted i feel a little better. I will try the leads tommorow and i will follow up your lead as well. But for now i am going round my parents for a roast dinner and forget about machinary:laugh1:

[Dean O]

Gutted, sorry to hear youve had probs with her, i know you were worried about its outing today.

[Pommie]

If you can afford it change the engine for 25HP V Twin a much better and more reliable engine. I had nothing but trouble with the 20 like yours

[gensetsteve]

If you can find the valve chest cover remove it and check the valves are both moving. Sometimes one gets stuck in the open position especially on engines used infrequently.

[dandkgroundcare]

if you do decide to scrap it drop me a message i can use it for spares for mine....

Edited February 9, 2010 by dandkgroundcare
spelling mistake

[chipper wallah]

Hancox LTD is no more but there top mechanic has started his own business called mps his name is Mat pearson his no07517473661. hes in shirley brum.He sorts all my kohlers out and hes as honest as they come hope it helps.

[ukminch]

if you do decide to scrap it drop me a message i can use it for spares for mine....

 

I thought the dodgy bloke you got it off guaranteed it...................

 

 

 

 

 

.............To definitely have a knackered engine

 

R

Edited February 9, 2010 by ukminch
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[PeteB]

That's a four stroke engine so adding oil to your fuel mix will foul up the plugs and possibly the carb too. Try tightening up the manifold to stop the leak, drain the tank and refill, check oil level, fit clean plugs and check for a spark before you go delving into the motor. Always look for the cheap simple fixes before the big toolbox comes out.

Edited February 9, 2010 by PeteB
Poor spelling Miss.