Dchandle
Jun 22, 2015, 10:48 AM
How do you repair sticky valves in a Briggs and Stratton v twin engine?
crigby
Jul 26, 2015, 04:34 PM
Hi,
Never heard of sticky valves in in of these engines. Not to say it cannot exist, and if it does it is likely from stale fuel.
That said I would get a good penetrant, remove the rocker arm cover and spray it on the valve stems while alternately rotating the flywheel clockwise do different valve opening points.
Peace,
Clarke
I agree with Crigby , the ones I see sticking in valve guides is usually cause from engine running hot. Two things cause this , head fins clogged not allowing ,air flow to cool . Or running high octane fuel in a air cooled engine.