have tried using gasoline, paint thinner and can get most off the valves but the engine inside is really hard to clean. Tried wire brush but still cannot get everywhere and i think that is what is making my valves stick. I have plenty of new oil in the bottom of the engine. Is there something I can spray into the engine?
2006-09-30 08:41:14 · 10 answers · asked by telefonquestion 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your valves are sticking you may have left the mower out in the weather. A worn valve guide will also make it stick. By taking the head off and the small cover on the side of the engine where you see the breather hose come out you can take the valve out and clean them on a wire wheel. When I put them back in I use a little STP on the valve stem. Wal_Mart sells a small engine repair manual. I don't know how good it is, but it should help you. You can try to library too for a manual.
2006-09-30 08:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small Engine Valves
2016-12-13 03:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by fiddler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know your valves are sticking? This motors valves have a pretty strong spring. I recommend taking the motor apart and finding the problem and don't under any advice spray anything in the motor. To assure further use of this engine take it apart and clean it properly, if buildup is the actual problem ,which I truly doubt. You'll probably find another culprit in this case.
2006-09-30 15:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by wildone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try a couple ounces of marvel mystery oil for inside the engine... never said if it was a side or ohv engine? Old side valves... a old trick was to turn it till a valve (doesn't matter which is first) is sticking out, grab olt to it and pull on it with a slight twisting motion.
2006-10-01 14:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
attempt to spray with a penertrating oil such as .. WD -40 , PB blaster , if you cant use transission fluid pour it as direct on the valve guides as possible also a small amount of transmission fluid mixed in the gas works as a top cylinder lube for small engines with this problem
2006-09-30 10:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add a little marvel mystery oil to the fuel.. it will smoke some but it works great..
2006-09-30 08:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some pretty good arguments.
2016-08-23 07:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it might be true but it depends
2016-09-19 19:19:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This puzzles me too
2016-08-08 16:11:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should use something like carburetor cleaner.
2006-09-30 08:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by will987456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋