Thanks very much for replies
Gentlemen -
Thanks for the replies - I did find the missing stamped steel lever-flap for the valves online today. I took off the filter to replace it and it had just a trace of oil in it. Running the motor for a minute doesn't seem to be drawing any oil up through the tube.
I opened the top plate and found no sludge or other surprises in the bottom of the transaxle. I guess I could start it for a few seconds and see if I can feel suction where the tube connects on top. The two valve studs are visible about 1/4 inch above the nuts and a little press with a lever could not move them down. Should the running pressure push them up?
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