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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Hi guys it's chance..sorry about the no reply but I think the old Dell pc got bit by a storm....any way for a first timer it went back together,runs and cuts like a brand new one! Took me several trys to get the valves adjusted correct..but it was a lot of fun to learn new stuff..but I'm sure...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Ok..will do..manual tune up specs are 3 to 5 intake and 5 to 7 exhaust.would it be wise to split the difference and try to hit 4 and 6? Again thanks for your time and help.. chance
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Hi guys,it's chance and I'm looking at the top of a black oil burnt piston..bolts were SUPER tight but I used a little cheater pipe and said win or lose the head is coming off..now the cleanup begins...a lot of work but I enjoy it..I'm sure I work cheaper than a pro.....I have one more...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Hi guys..hang on for a minute..I think I counted my chickens before I caught them all! I cannot budge any of the head bolts! Are they..the bolts torqued more from the factory?anyone know a "trick" I might try...it's possible I'm a little paranoid but I felt like I pulled hard enough to break...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    JUDGEMENT DAY GUYS !!! the votes are looking like I I have a blown head gasket..I just ordered a repair set and have to run out to harbor freight and get a torque wrench and hope I get the right specs.I just want to say again how much I appreciate everyone's help..have learned /learning a...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Hi guys, it's chance...thanks for all the info I really appreciate it...it's a single..and about the cost of repair I know exactly what you are talking about.. my money tree in the back yard is not growing too big..and yesterday I know it was a long shot but I did a quick service on it ..oil...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    Thanks a million guys for your help...the breather,air filter is good..clean..I think there are clues but I don't know where to go..like why it doesn't miss/puff smoke until 5 to 10 min inital start up then the more you go the worse it gets..I have been very carefully not to go below the low...
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    craftsman/briggs&stratton going up in smoke

    I will try and shorten this headache best I can..I have a 4yr craftsman lawn tractor with a 21hp briggs&stratton intec model 331877 not many hrs at all..after winter storage .ran dry with sta-bil..time for spring maint. oil level was not low, it started right up for oil change warm up..have...
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