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    Apr 28, 2007, 02:35 PM
    Gasoline in oil of B&S 14.5 HP OHV Engine
    I am working on another B&S 14.5HP OHV engine and I went to drain the oil and gasoline had gotten into the engine block. Any suggestions on how this happened and what can be done to fix the problem. Thanks.
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    Apr 28, 2007, 04:17 PM
    Debris in needle holding float open, hole in float, bad needle valve, bad seat.. . Drain and try again, if it continues check the previous.

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