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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Loping engine.
    And just to add to Tiger if it is the carb with the metal fuel bowl, don't figure the bowl nut because that is were the main carb jet is...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Loping engine.
    If not a Briggs carb the aftermarket carb could be suspect. Also an intake air leak between the carb and were the intake pipe connects...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Loping engine.
    Loping or throttle surging is normally caused by a dirty carb that has idle passage in the carb clogged. If you engage the trimmer...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down.
    Looks like the carb and air filter housing are moving around. Are the carb mounting bolts tight. If they are loose will cause an air...
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    1.3 converts to a .050 gauge bar. If you are just replacing the bar and have 80 dl chains you want to continue using, then you need a...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Kawasaki FH680V Overheating.
    And if I replace the coils the problem goes away. See it at least once or twice a year. And in your scenario the coil that is still...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Kawasaki FH680V Overheating.
    So what is happening when I disconnect a kill wire from either coil, and both spark, but if you reconnect the kill wire to both coils...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Kawasaki FH680V Overheating.
    Crosstalk diode in one module failing can potentially shut down both modules. Wouldn't be the first I have seen on Kawasaki engines...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Briggs popping.
    Are both valve opening the same distance. I have seen one cam lobe wear down causing similar issues with rpm and running.
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Kawasaki FH680V Overheating.
    Shuts off all at once leads me to think the issue is not fuel related but more igntion related. Loosing spark when something gets hot.
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    The sprocket will be specific to the saw, but could have the option of a .325 or 3/8 pitch sprocket. Now bars can get more complicated...
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    ILENGINE replied to the thread Kawasaki FH680V Overheating.
    When it shuts off does the engine sputter and run rough before dying or does it die like the key was turned off I am wondering if it...
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    Thanks a bunch. Once you explained what type of engine it is and where to look, I was able to locate a video where valve clearance is...
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    The model number the OP put in the original post is an L head engine.
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    You have what is called an L head or flat head. Have to remove the head to access the valves. and remove the small cover on the side...
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