[AT] OT - Log splitter engine

[Cecil Bearden]

Sounds like oil getting in from the valve guides if this is an overhead 
valve engine.  Check to see if the oil drain hole in the head is 
plugged.   Might try putting an o ring around the exhaust valve above 
the guide..

Cecil

On 7/28/2022 9:24 AM, Mike M wrote:
> Hi all,
> List seems really slow lately, so I have a question about my wood 
> splitter. It's a Huskee 22 ton, with a Briggs and Stratton 675, 190cc 
> engine. I noticed the other day that it had oil leaking from the 
> bottom. At first I assumed it was hydro fluid, but it turned out to be 
> engine oil that was leaking from where the muffler is bolted to the 
> block. I took the muffler off and cleaned the surface, looked for 
> sources for the leak, and found none. It still leaked and this is 
> without the engine being run for about a week. I snuck a piece of 
> cardboard under it, and the leak is still active, muffler area is wet 
> again. I checked the oil for overfill, and it is fine, air cleaner is 
> fine, but a little dirty. I pulled the spark plug and looked in the 
> cylinder, everything was OK, _except_ there was a puddle of clean oil 
> in the bottom of the cylinder. Any thoughts would be appreciated, This 
> splitter is only about 7 years old and has maintained well, and housed.
>
> Best regards,
> Mike M
>
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