18.5 hp OHV Intek burning oil

[bob22cn]

Back together; started right up.
I don't like the valve adjusting; a bit finicky for me.
Fingers crossed on how long it lasts.
Any comments on potential benefit of retorquing the head bolts after an hour or so of running?

Thanks to all for their help and comments on this.

 

[bob22cn]

"retorquing the head bolts" meaning checking to see if they are at the 220 in-lbs level; not loosening and redoing it.

 

[bob22cn]

FWIW, I rechecked the head bolts after running it for an hour. No change; they hadn't loosened a bit.