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    Jan 17, 2008, 11:05 AM
    Bent pushrod in 18.5 briggs and stratton ohv
    What would cause a bent pushrod on a 18.5 hp briggs? Can I just replace rod?
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    Jan 17, 2008, 12:28 PM
    Should not replace a bent rod until you can fix what caused it to bend. The engine could be so far out of timing that the piston hit the valve and bent the rod.
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    Jan 17, 2008, 06:23 PM
    I would definitely do some investigating to see what caused the problem then repair as needed.
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