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    Jul 13, 2010, 03:31 AM
    14.5 briggs and stratton oil fill tube
    I have a 14.5 hp briggs and stratton I c engine that is getting oil in the vacume tube to the fuel pump, and oil leaking fro the valve cover. Are these two simptoms related. Also won't stay running , acts like it's out of gas and dies.
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    Jul 13, 2010, 08:44 AM

    Hi,
    First check for a blown head gasket causing the crankcase to pressurize too much.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jul 13, 2010, 09:38 AM
    Thanks! I had a bad valve cover gasket, changed it and now life is good, ran for 2 hrs.sounds like new again.Thanks again!
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