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Hi, I installed a new seal and the engine runs really well, no leaks. I still have major governor problems but that is for another day, probably on troubleshooting. I just want to thank you for all your input. I don't have a mechanical background and it is awesome to be able access experts who...

So, I now have a spare Ebay engine that is pretty banged up. The seller looks like he is willing to compromise. Thankfully the main part I needed[ the recoil] is functional.

Well, today started out not so well. Picked up my Ebay engine and it looked like it had been dropped off an apartment building. Starter solenoid broken off, preheat casting broken and the air filter housing was crunched. I looked at the block casting and it had the same darn crack where the...

The cracks aren't evident on the backside of the casting.

No I don't. What would I need?

Hi Just an update, I removed the flywheel to get a better look at the crack and it was obvious the rear seal was defective. The lips were inverted and I could rotate it wth a screwdriver and was able to lever it out. My mechanic buddy says a new seal would fix it but if I insist on being anal I...

I found one on Ebay Chris. $200 shipping included. It is a complete non running engine. I thought about your advice and since I also need a recoil it was a no brainer. Except for the crack in the block my engine is mint. The recoil packed it in when I forgot to use the decompression lever. I can...

I am going to keep an eye on ebay but this was meant to be a "parts machine". I don't know if I want to buy another parts machine to fix a "parts machine" if you know what I mean. It was just that it started right up and ran so well I hoped I could salvage it.These **** things are addicting. I...

Cord, I decided to identify the oil leak before spending time on adjustments and your diagnosis was right on. There are 2 cracks in the case on either side at the level of the bolt that holds the lifting cable. I guess I'm back to having a parts machine which is what I bought in the first...

Thanks for the encouragement Cord. I think the leak is from the seal behind the flywheel and the flywheel is throwing it up high and it is dripping down the rubber seal on the cover. Only one way to find out. I already have the recoil off so hopefully I can pull the shield too without removing...

Hi, I won 2 Mep831's. One is really sweet and works great. The 2nd one I bought for parts. It only has 22 hours and looks great. It starts and runs well but the governor is way out of wack and there is an oil leak on the engine high up behind the air filter. The speed control is set with the...