On Jul 11, 1:35*pm, "BillM" wrote:
"stryped" wrote in
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I will do that. It did kind of make a "clanking"
sound. It also put
out some white smoke. After it died, I checked
the oil and it was bone
dry. (I know i am an idiot).

What brand of engine is it? *Most of the old
Troy-Bilt's used cast iron Kohler's.
One heck of a tough engine, but not tough enough
to run without oil!

It is a techumseh. So if it is a rod, would it be possible for me to
replace it and everythign be good to go?