k241a oil coming out of vents

[cub1961]

i’m not sure what it is called but on the block right behind the carb there are two fin vents and i have a little oil coming out of them. not much but enough to drip down the block. any idea what these are and what is causing it?

 

[dschwandt]

That is the breather.
Chances are you have one of the gaskets leaking, there are 2 in there
or plugged return hole back to the sump
or the breather plate is installed up-side-down placing the drain hole on top
Or worn valve stems and/or guides
or the retaining nut is loose
Take your pick
You will likely need both gaskets

 

[cub1961]

makes sense, thanks. looks like i need to pull the carb to get at it. what about the seal and the filter shown in the drawing?

and do you know where i can get these parts?

 

[dschwandt]

Charlie AKA Digger at CCS up top here on the forum