Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

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

thanks for the input guys and no there is no fuel in the air stack.  a member from the other forum suggested to clean out the breather which i did but it looked pretty clean.  anyway, i changed the oil and will keep an eye on it.  it's strange b/c i don't think you can overfill the crankcase with oil b/c you fill to the top of the oil filler cap...which i did.  it starts up fine and seems to be ok now so i'll keep my fingers crossed.