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Pulled drain plug on rear of 444 before removing it from the frame. Was full of GASOLINE! The gas tank had been patched at one time by PO. Maybe it leaked into the rear through the breather? Kinda unlikely, there's not a way for the gas to flood around the breather deep enough. Not just a little gas, more like a quart or more. Looked like more gas than oil, and more than 3 quarts total. Time for another gas tank and pull the rear apart for clean/inspect.