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    Sep 5, 2017, 09:21 AM
    Briggs and Stratten oil consumption
    Can a clogged crankcase breather on a Briggs 5.5 hp engine cause good valve stems to leak?
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    Sep 5, 2017, 10:11 AM
    Among other things possibly leaking as a result, yes.
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    Nov 14, 2017, 08:06 PM
    Yes , check your air for dirt and debris . This is usually the cause .
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