AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Question Hey, question, Got a kohler air cooled in a JD, just started pushing oil out the crank case breather, thought it was the gasket, removed and resealed and it pushes it out the tiny vent to air. Smell fuel mixed with the oil, any ideas? Was just rebuilt last winter.
Answer Hello Mike:
Is this An OHV Engine? If Yes, then the Head Gasket May be Blown Between the Compression Chamber and the Valve Stems. This Allows Compression to Push By the Valve Stems and Enter the Crankcase Building up Pressure. Is the Crankcase vent Operation Properly? Is the Cranskcase Overfilled with Oil? Does the Oil have a Gas Smell to it? Send me the Model Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting you Question at or Just After 9pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Thanks.
