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I found something on the net about a valve release system built into the cam shaft that relieves a bit of pressure so the starter can spin. The failure led to metal pieces in the sump and the need to replace the cam shaft. Could this be my issue? J

Thank you for the input. I guess I have to look at valves. I can't say i understand the failure yet though as the cylinder is a closed can if the rings are good and the valves seat. So how can compression be too high? If the valves don't seat won't that yield a loss in compression? Are we...

Model 33R777 Type 0003 G1 Code 190214ZD Single cylinder. Will not spin past compression stroke. Battery measures 12.8 v. Starter is new (and all this was tried with 2 used starters as well, so 3 different starters). Battery connections cleaned, starter relay connections cleaned. Battery...