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Thanks for the info but I got everything back together and the engine is running like new again. I never got an answer for which one to use so since I had installed the seat with the large hole and...

Just tested the solenoid and it works fine. The rebuild kit only came with 1 needle valve but 2 different sized seats so it can't be the needle valve, just the seat maybe.

Found out that gas was getting into my crankcase and causing severe smoke and hard running. I removed the carb and replaced everything that came in the carb rebuild kit, and installed the carb back...

I think the problem is solved. I checked the valve clearance and they were too loose but not by much, maybe .002 or so but I guess that's enough. The engine now cranks over and even sounds a little...

OK, I found that video and have a question, he says to torque the rocket set screw to 45 lbs. but in my manual it says 35 lb-in.

My question is does that mean 35 inch pounds or 35 foot pounds?

Thanks everyone, I checked the oil and it's just under the full mark and there is no 'gas' smell to it so most likely it is the valves. I'll see if I can find that uTube video and check the valves.

I've owned this Troybuilt tractor with a B&S 18HP for about 8 years now and have been having problems with it now for about 4 years. What I thought was just the batteries going dead is now very...