Recent content by nbpt100

In my experience I have leak down tested many small engines that run very well to be under 10% and even 5%. Around15% plus they can run a bit iffy. At 20$ they may run but will stall when loaded. Hondas are usually the best. Often around 1 to 3%. There could be difference it the test tool...

On the new PW with 15% leak down. I would assume the rings have not seated yet. How does it work? At 15% it may stall out under a heavy load..

I have used SuperTech SAE 30 in many different mower engines and never noticed a smoking issues that was not already there. It may be an isolated quality issued. Who knows? Interesting what FordFETruck said about Mobil 1 15w-50. I have an old lawn tractor and I was thinking of putting in a...

Great engine. Extremely reliable with plastic cam, timing belt and all. Not as powerful as the Briggs Quantum but you are only cutting grass. The 4.4HP it puts out is more than enough in most cases. I know of one landscapper who has complained about the GCV160 being under powered when he is...

Not air filter related, but I have noticed walk behind mowers in general with blade clutched tend to idle a bit ruff with the blade off. It really is not a problem. Since the blade is engaged 99% of the time. I attribute it to less stored energy with the blade off as the blade is part of the...

That is a tough call. I have seen manufacturers say every other oil change to change the oil filter. They could say every, and sell more filters. Kohler makes and extended oil now that is designed by Ames oil. The OCI is 300 hours, but it is only extended if you use their recommended oil...

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if it is a low probability problem and fast/easy to check. Just check it. That 10 seconds or minute of time is worth knowing for sure rather than assuming. As someone above said, check the easy stuff 1st. Even if you think it is a low probability to impossible Knowing is always better. You...

Make sure the choke is working as it should. You can also use carb or brake cleaner in place of starter fluid. Just do not over use starter fluid or similar. If it fires for a few seconds it tells you that you have spark and enough compression to run. Let me know where you can get a decent...

The Briggs 90000/10000 series(Classic, Sprint, Quartro) are robust too. I like them. Also, no longer made. Not as powerful as the Quantum. They are more in the 3 to 4.5 HP range. The 3/4" shafts are more prone to bending in a collision with a rock or stump, on mowers with longer blade...

The Quantum was really the best walk behind mower engine Briggs made. IMHO. Plenty of power and they are robust. Good ones are a desirable in demand engine today. I only seen them die when someone never changes the oil or runs it on low oil. Or someone just leaves it outside in the elements...

Just asking, are you sure you used the same viscosity grades? I do not doubt your experience. It seems unclear exactly what the root of that noise.

I have a KIA Sedona(SP III) with about 220k miles and going strong. In order to change the ATF filter you have to remove the Transmission from the car. Needless to say it has never been changed. It does have a magnetic drain plug. I purchased it at 190k. The original owner took it to a...

No body knows what is going to happen. Yes to all of the people who said inflation must be factored in when comparing the price of oil today to 5, 10, 15, 20.... etc. years ago.

At my Wal-Mart the shelf was empty.