Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): troy built horse tiller-8hp tecumseh engine, crankcase breather, valve lifter

Question
oil is being sucked into the carb through the breather tube from the valve
lifter cover plate, why? Tecumseh model# hh60-105115h ser. #3052d

Answer
Hello Boots:

There are Several Possible Causes. 1- The Crankcase is Over Filled with Oil. 2- The Crankcase Breather (the Lift Cover Plate is the Crankcase Breather) Requires Cleaning or Replacing. 3- A Cracked Compression Ring. 4- Worn Ring Set. The Rings Can Not Expand to Match the Expansion of the Cylinder. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the T. Then Select Tecumseh. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers. Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John