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 | SG8NUC
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2007-04-23 141449
I bought a Chipper/Shreader used for $150 with a 5hp Briggs I think it is a MTD. It is far from the pride of the fleet. Anyway to make a long story short I ran the thing out of oil and the piston froze in the cylinder. After some ado (prying on the cutters) I managed to get the engine to turn over and spin freely. It cranked on the first pull and runs good but smokes. I am sure that where the rings welded to the side of the cylinder is the problem.
Now for the Question: As I am not going to tear this engine down, Is there some magic liquid that I can add to the oil or gas that may help to prolong its life.
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 | Murf
Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada 
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2007-04-23 141450
Three little words.
Marvel Mystery Oil.
Either that, or considering your reasonably warm location, fill it with 80W-90 gear oil.
I doubt you'll have to worry much about skeeters bothering you while you work either way......
Best of luck. ....
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2007-04-23 141457
Thanks Murf I'll stop at wallyworld and try it this weekend. ....
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