8hp briggs oil overflowing Original Message Jan 31, 2009 10:20 pm
i have an older 8hp briggs on a 78' toro. i changed the oil a few weeks ago with 5w30 syn and i filled up to the cap as per manual. i was running the blower the other day and it stalled and woun't start up. i opened the oil fill cap and oil started to gush out as if it was under pressure. oil seemed fine, possibly a hint of gasoline smell but not too diluted. it has an older flo jet carb if that makes any difference. after letting some out, it restarted no problem. appreciate any help to fix. thanks rob
