WH656 9 #1 Posted April 7, 2019 Hi All, WH 656 Tractor. I am new to forum and tractors, but wondering what the issue is.. Leaks near my finger in the pic at first so I put a better o-ring in the oil fill cap thingy and then it starts leaking even more out of the top .. Cant really trust it to mow the lawn long-term.. Got another Tecumseh 6 HP that came with it that I could prolly have rebuilt and still mow my lawn but its gushing out so gonna have to get it fixed. Any suggestions? Any places that do this that dont break the bank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #2 Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Holy CRAP! look what was in the breather tube!! Could this have done damage? it wasnt run long. and never too low on oil.. It did smoke slighty b4 last shut off.. Edited April 7, 2019 by WH656 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #3 Posted April 7, 2019 I would not think severe damage probably cause of your leakage and maybe require new head gasket at this point. I am sure others with more knowledge will chime in with better advice. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,215 #4 Posted April 7, 2019 I can't answer your question either, but I do want to welcome to You will get an answer soon, there plenty of knowledge to be had here, it just takes the right person to see this post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,727 #5 Posted April 7, 2019 8 hours ago, WH656 said: Holy CRAP! look what was in the breather tube!! Could this have done damage? it wasnt run long. and never too low on oil.. It did smoke slighty b4 last shut off.. Hi and !! THAT could be the cause of the excessive oil loss. Also be sure on reassembly that if there is a drain hole in the breather it's oriented correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #6 Posted April 7, 2019 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Hi and !! THAT could be the cause of the excessive oil loss. Also be sure on reassembly that if there is a drain hole in the breather it's oriented correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,280 #8 Posted April 7, 2019 WH656 ,yes that engine breather is a vital point, between the environment your engine lives in , DUST , GRASS CLIPPINGS , LEAF DEBRIS , as well as internal engine pressure , it easy to see your engine is trying to vent from any weak point. found a similar point on my kohler magnum engine vent to carb intake area . the formed vent hose was slightly kinked . replaced it with a new hose , and lubricated its contact point fit, letting it find itself , the silicone grease allows the hose to settle in its mounting spot. pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH656 9 #9 Posted April 7, 2019 Thanks guys, I am glad I found this, whew. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
