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Old 07-13-2009, 05:54 PM
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Overfilling it with oil isn't going to make it "bind up" and the "valves rattle like crazy". My 124 loader tractor was 1/2 quart over filled, and it smoked like a chimney. Is the carb set too lean? That's usually a cause of power loss/overheating/sticking valve.
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