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Thanks, Auto Doc. I did all that and more. I actually adjusted the clearance by the book, with the piston 1/4" (6mm) past the top dead center. While it is possible I may have been off by 1/16' or 2mm on the downstroke, I doubt that should result in what I am experiencing. I strongly doubt...

Hello! Can anyone help with a diagnostic procedure to reliably rule out a broken compression release mechanism/pin versus a valve clearance that needs to be tweaked, or other possible causes for a B&S not turning over easily? I have a B&S 28W707 16.5HP which is showing symptoms resembling...