Mice in my engine or - I hate those mieces to pieces

[donb]

Donb, if the engine started smoking and liquid coming out of the muffler, this is a symptom of a rich running condition. No need to replace the carb, just a need to give it a little TLC, a good cleaning and rebuilding. Don’t waste your money on a clone carb for a thirty year old engine. You won’t be happy. You don’t really need a full overhaul kit, just needle/seat and float bowl gasket. Disassemble the carb and find a local repair shop which has an ultrasound cleaner. I used to run them through the shop for free if they bought the parts from me,

Thanks!

 

[donb]

So you think clogged cooling fins,,,, is,,, no issue? She's just old?

I cleaned them AFTER the problem. They were packed with nest material under the shroud.
I'd say I only have 100 hours or less on it. It's used for brush in my field.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

And get a cat.....

Just don't name it Tom.... we see how that went........

 

[Richard Milhous]

Cats ain't worth ¢ for killing mice. Get some snakes. And some poison.

Twenty years old? My main pusher is thirty. Hours/miles matter; age only a little. Abuse matters; so does maintenance. And original quality.

Since my wife isn't reading over my shoulder, I'll say this plain: Age don't matter until it's over thirty.

 

[7394]

100% gas, & a dose of Seafoam as well,

 

[Bhyte8bit]

Oh, dealing with mice in your engine can be such a headache! I had a similar experience with my old mower last year. One suggestion was to use peppermint oil, as mice supposedly hate the smell. So, I soaked some cotton balls in peppermint oil and placed them around the engine compartment. I also made sure to seal any openings where mice could get in.
Since then, I haven't had any more issues with mice in my engine. If you're still having problems, it might be a good idea to have a professional mechanic take a look.
I found a helpful resource for pest control services. If you need professional help, you can find it at https://pestcontrolcompanies.net/. They were quick to schedule an appointment and provided effective solutions for my pest problems.

 

[7394]