chev0545 231 #1 Posted April 5, 2014 just got this toro wh 268 w/ a 18hp kohler ohv engine.only has 270hrs on it.the guy said it was in storage for 5yrs.smoke coming out of exhaust, carb, & breather vent. doesn't seem to smoke at full throttle.any idea's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted April 5, 2014 Too much oil? Plugged crank-case breather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #3 Posted April 6, 2014 Mouse (or other) nest material in exhaust burning off..... does it continue to smoke after being shut down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chev0545 231 #4 Posted April 6, 2014 no nests, it does smoke after shut down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #5 Posted April 9, 2014 I would give it a good sea Foam Treatment. ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chev0545 231 #6 Posted April 10, 2014 it was a head gasket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks for letting us know what it took to fix it! So many times a member will post a "problem" asking for help. Folks give their ideas for fixing the problem, but we never find out what helped! Knowing the repair will assist in diagnosing future problems from the computer screen. OK, I'm done..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #8 Posted April 17, 2014 Did you discover why? Was there loose head bolts? Any signs of overheating? ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chev0545 231 #9 Posted June 8, 2014 the original gaskets are paper thin on these kohler ohv.the one had pin hole's in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
