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    ronglo1 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 26, 2008, 07:54 AM
    What would cause gas to run from one cylinder of my engine?
    I have a 26 hp Briggs & Stratton Engine with one cylinder flooding the other side is fine.
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    Mar 26, 2008, 08:06 AM
    Not familiar with configuration of that engine but obvious things to check are:
    1. No spark/bad plug - fuel not getting burned.
    2. Bad head gasket - fuel getting blown out.
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    Mar 27, 2008, 03:42 AM
    Thanks Scleros,
    I found the problem Float wasn't working properly trash was holding Needle Valve open causing excessive amount of gas to enter one cylinder.
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    Mar 27, 2008, 08:58 AM
    What kept the other cylinder from flooding?
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    Mar 27, 2008, 09:51 AM
    Check for ignition spark to that cylinder. I don't think you will find any.
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    Mar 27, 2008, 10:18 AM
    I agree that if the flaot was the problem both cylinders would be flooded, either tha or you are sitting on a hillside. From what you have said so far, I can assume this engine doesn't start. Did cleaning out the boil and needle actuallu cure your issue?
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