wont run with air filter installed

[old sears]

i have a 1984 briggs 16 hp. horizontal opposed twin runs great but if i put air filter on or even put my hand near carb starts to die why any ideas would be greatful for any help

 

[davesl708]

Consider adjusting, cleaning or rebuilding the carb. Sounds like it is running too rich and any reduction of air flow is causing flooding.
Assuming you have fresh fuel.

 

[old sears]

changed oil when i had one beer to many

Consider adjusting, cleaning or rebuilding the carb. Sounds like it is running too rich and any reduction of air flow is causing flooding.
Assuming you have fresh fuel.

drained oil again this time did not over fill and it looks like shes coming out of it thanks for the info

 

[deerseeker001]

Welcome from Wisconsin

 

[Gary Fowler]

I am surprised that overfilling oil would allow it to run with or without air filter. I suppose that if too much oil it would foam up and backup into carb and even a little restriction from the filter would starve it for air.

By the way, too much oil is about the worst thing you can do to an engine.

 

[old sears]

I am surprised that overfilling oil would allow it to run with or without air filter. I suppose that if too much oil it would foam up and backup into carb and even a little restriction from the filter would starve it for air.

By the way, too much oil is about the worst thing you can do to an engine.

i rebuilt the carb the day after the oil changed the oil started right up ran great for 2 or three minutes then the oil was every where lesson learned dont drink when working on any of my tractors thanks for the help

 

[old sears]

thanks

 

[old sears]

to all that toke time to try and help me with my stalling out problem thanks and happy holidays to you thanks again old sears

 

[murphy1244]

i rebuilt the carb the day after the oil changed the oil started right up ran great for 2 or three minutes then the oil was every where lesson learned dont drink when working on any of my tractors thanks for the help

Words of wisdom.