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It appears I’m getting fuel in my oil. I thought maybe it was a carb so I replaced and I still have the oil level increasing after a mow. I just checked compression and one cylinder is 95psi and the other is 100psi. Any thoughts as to what the cause might be? it is a twin opposed Briggs...

I have a Briggs opposed twin 17hp and I’m looking to potentially swap to electric fuel pump. Main reason being I hate the design of the pulse tube going to the crank case (potentially thinning oil with leak). I use high grade ethanol free gas and baby my carbs, but these carbs seem to give me...

Any tips? I am using a 1/2” deep socket against the retainer, and I have used quite a few different approaches with hammering the pin from the top. It is pretty rusty. I soaked it pretty well in PB Blaster. I already got a replacement part and want to use it if I can instead of a whole new unit.

I currently own a rider with an opposed twin. Many hours, though I don’t know the actual amount. Smokes on startup and burns a little oil, I’m guessing piston rings are worn. I’m thinking an engine swap might be in my future, and I was wondering a couple things. I would like to keep this mower...