sgkent
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Small engine rebuilders - Have a 15 year old pressure washer, small generac that is relabeled Craftsman. 3.5 - 4 hp or so. Does the job of washing cars, occasional drive way etc. Lots of hours on it. Runs well, pump has been replaced a couple times. Carb rebuilt etc. Noticed today it is starting to smoke a little - probably has been for awhile because I recently re-torqued the head bolts and that really perked it up. Going to change the oil to see if that has any effect, do it once a year anyway and watch the level. Wondering if it is worth and financially viable to rebuild it. I figure if the rings are at fault the cost for a new piston and rings plus boring it has to be pricey - and if it is the guides, what can one do? Aren't they cast into the block? Are they replaceable or is it a knurl and ream thing? I'd hate to put more money into it to find out the rebuild really didn't do much to slow smoking when running, Steve