I have a 20 HP Briggs and Stratton V twin on a JD L120. Problem 1 is that it seems to be catching when I try to turn it over. sometimes it will turn fine other times the starter will catch and release. Second Problem. it will not start... I get some oil dripping on the right side exhaust but not much. Could this be a blown gasket or warped head or piston wall?
Brigss 20hp V twin
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Grassbandit
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does the engine turn freely if you do it by hand?
are you sure the battery is fully charged?
I've removed both plugs and turned it. Still does the same. and yes it turns freely by hand, it's not seized up. The battery was brand new and had a full charge per my multi meter however in trying to get it started I wore it down a bit and now have it on the charger (2 amp slow). My main concern is the oil coming from the exhaust on the right (facing while sitting at wheel) I'm worried this might be an internal engine issue that is keeping it from starting. Also, I already pulled the carb and cleaned it, it is getting spark. I also double checked the gap on the plugs cleaned of the coils and magnets.
Yes the plug was oily, the same one where the oil is coming from exhaust. As far as a leak, it is coming from the actual exhaust pipe I took it off and the inside of the pipe is saturated as well as the exhaust manifold ( internally)