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shooting flames

Discussion in 'Mechanic and Repair' started by eddies, Feb 22, 2004.

  1. eddies

    eddies LawnSite Member
    from southeast texas
    Messages: 16

    I have a 12 hp briggs and its shooting flames out of muffler and inside of muffler turns cherry red. Sounds like engine is running under a load. Has about 95 pounds of compression and takes a bit to get it to start. Was thinking might be a partially sheared flywheel key, burnt valve, or blown head gasket,HELP!!!!!
     
    eddies, Feb 22, 2004
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  2. UNISCAPER

    UNISCAPER LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Encinitas, Ca. 92024
    Messages: 1,426

    Fly wheel key and Briggs go hand in hand, also check the valve, but more so, check to make sure the tolerance between the valve and the lifter is not too tight. That will cause flames and red mufflers as well. If it is not a valve, flywheel key, or tolerance, it sounds like you are running too lean on the mixture, but not with compression as low as you read it.

    I am back to valves and clearance again...Try that....
     
    UNISCAPER, Feb 22, 2004
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  3. eddies

    eddies LawnSite Member
    from southeast texas
    Messages: 16

    FYI Flywheel key. I checked the easy one first!!! Runs smooth and starts easy. Thanks for your help.
     
    eddies, Feb 24, 2004
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