Recent content by Forest#2

Appears to be maybe at least two issues. For ONE We already know you are probably not getting a compression release IF the electrical/mechanical cranking system is ok. Did you SEE the compression release bump as you slowly rotated the engine after you adjusted the INTAKE valve lash? You can...

And they fail to winterize them. Surprise surprise. That is where most of my good tiller and wood splitter engines come from.

On carbs that are dirty/gunky on the outside if I cannot remove enough of the gunk by hand cleaning first I sometimes give them a heated run or two before taking them apart so as to clean the outside. It also seems to help them come apart easier and lets the gaskets relax somewhat. I just use...

The model number indicates a single cyc OHV engine, but your first post seems to indicate two cylinders?? post up the complete model type, code? You say the engine overspeeds with the governor disconnected and you holding the throttle shaft at idle position against the throttle stop idle screw...

On some similar rims that are rusted to the axle I've taken a very large threaded nut and welded to the rim and use a large bolt threaded into the nut to push off the rim.

After the plastic pipe is warmed and pressed onto the rim I use shoe goo to seal the pipe to the rim and then install a 90 degree plastic fitting onto the end of the pipe. the 90 does not need to be glued. Fill the 90 to hold the penetrating oil. heat behind the rim to help the penetrating oiul...

Set down in the seat and test if you are still standing up. But disable the PTO, apply brake, and don't breath. Might still be under warranty.

Amen

The things you were inspecting is one good reason to do a LEAK DOWN TEST FIRST. You will reach for your new leak down tester quite often when you start playing with engines. Like I mentioned most people at first inject to much air pressure when getting familiar with a leak down tester. Do...

Can you see it?

You asked? is this the compression relief system again? From your description, not likely yet. Did I overlook the engine model, type and code? (appears to be maybe a single cylinder Briggs?????????? The valve lash needs checked. If the intake valve lash is more than .005 the engine will hang...

It appears this would be a good engine to get familiar with your leak down tester. Not likely but A bad breather valve can cause such. My OTC has saved me lots of time, especially not having to do a take apart inspection, such as worn rings, leaking valves, and quickly determining if a engine...

In post #3 StarTech said to do a leak down test. Very good suggestion. Search for info on-line about doing a leak down test and the price of the tester. HF sells a leak down tester. I bought a ORC few years ago and it's a great tool. Leak down test allows me to check/test/analyze a new to me...

and now it works fine thanks. He got it going.

Right about the reservoir cup. I hinted about the reservoir cup and fuel level in post #18. If reservoir cup has leakage (or the long tube is not pumping fuel the engine will need the fuel level in the tank above the level of the short pickup tube. If I encounter one of these type carb acting...