Recent content by Carver69

Wet cold weather and health issues have kept me indoors and away from the mower for a week now. I did pick up a dye kit and hope to get the motor upright so I can try it this weekend. I really did like the suggestion to replace the son-in law.

I will be check the filter out better today ( or at least as soon as I can get some help.). It feels quite tight. If that turns out to be the original problem, I will be needing knee surgery very soon for kicking myself in the a$$ ! I have removed the engine but will need help getting it back...

Is the dye you use to highlight the oil or voids on aluminum where the dye won't penetrate ? If you could share a product name I will just duplicate your process. Nevermind. I just asked google and found about 20 solutions for the dye at the local auto stores. I will add some dye and fill...

Thanks Star Tech. I have now seen the entire engine in daylight for the first time and am still a bit bewildered but less than before. The bottom of the engine is dry and clean with no damage or evidence of anything troubled. The top plate shows history of what appears to be a minor slow leak...

Thank You ! Not knowing the inner workings of these I have been at a total loss, but that really sounds logical for the events I witnessed. I feel physically pretty good this morning ( health issues compounded by age ) and am going to get the engine off the chassis to peer at the bottom. I...