How to mend ... Engine Running Black

lawn mower smoking and engine seems to be running slower?

when I cut grass this evening, the mower didn't have as much power as ususal and light black smoke kept blowin... [Read more]

the engine running to slow with black smoke?

i have classic 35 however it starts ok but the engine rpm not right there is black smoke coming out if i take ... [Read more]

Choke and manual help for suffolk punch 43s qualcast?

Hi, I've got a qualcast suffolk punch 43s, it's the one with the black engine and green casing. I don't have... [Read more]

running problem with my briggs and stratton 35 classic?

the engine starts ok but the revs go up and down intermittantly so no power, and slight black smoke from the e... [Read more]

how can i fix this problem briggs & strattion engine 450 series 148 cc?

when i start my lawn mower from cold it runs for about three seconds then dies it only keeps running if i keep... [Read more]

iveco turbo daily 35-10 poor running?

my iveco tipper 35-10 fluffs when cold and on light throttle blue smokes, i have been told it could be the pum... [Read more]

flymo quicksilver ?

engine running very lumpy (with some black smoke) misfire continues then often clears and runs sweetly. t... [Read more]

berlingo 1.9 DW8 engine smokes and eats its own oil on corners?

hi there , i went to pick a v reg berlingo up today and when ticking over its a bit lumpy and smoky , then whe... [Read more]

Briggs & S 375 sprint engine - leaner mix needed?

My Briggs and startton engine is running too rich. Its revs oscillate wildly in operation and it only runs ... [Read more]

Ford transit '99 2.5diesel problem?

Hi everyone, the problem is i can start the engine with the key but since it is running i cant turn it off th... [Read more]

How can I check for fault in fuel pump on my 1999 ford fiesta diesel?

I have a 1999 Ford Fiesta Diesel Encore that will not start from cold without an extremely heavy turnover and ... [Read more]

I need a manual for suffolk punch 43s. Where can I buy one?

The engine is running rich and stops after 2/5 mins with the spark plug black & sooted.

how do i adjust the carb for a honda CGV 160 engine?

the engine is running too rich with black smoke.

How do I cure rough running in my Briggs & Stratton 'Quattro' engine?

After starting the Briggs & Stratton 'Quattro' engine in my Billy Goat KD-10 'Estate' vac, the engine then run... [Read more]

how do i get my lawnmower to idle properly??

my briggs@stratton engine will not tick over properly[seems to want to cut out]the plug is black after running... [Read more]

Toro 11-32 rider (model 57360) w/ Briggs 253707-0157-01 mis troubleshooting?

Hello - Of course this problem would come up when the grass is *really* tall, and I need to mow it before my ... [Read more]

88 Astra dies after running about 10 mins, service engine light on?

88 Astra cargo van. The van dies after running about 5 to 10 mins, at the time of engine dies, black smoke ... [Read more]

Lawn Mower - Engine stops after starting?

I have a Flymo petrol mower. Once I have started the engine running, it will run a short while then will die ... [Read more]

Where does the black and red wires go on a L reg Transit altenator?

Van had flat battery, charged it & started ok. Put multimeter on battery only got 12 V with engine running, fi... [Read more]

My mower is running badly?

My Mountfield petrol lawn mower is running really badly. The engine seems to be surging then almost dying.... [Read more]