Recent content by DougKearley

This cylinder is at a 45º angle on this set up and when I removed the head there was a build-up of carbon and rust at the bottom side of the head, between the valves. Dry rust was very apparent (vacuumed it out) so I guess rust build up can be a problem if engine is not started on a periodic...

The following is response from Briggs & Stratton . Good reading? I'm not too impressed with expert response. Later, Doug Thank you for your inquiry. I sincerely apologize for the delayed response and for the problems you have experienced with our product. The camshaft has a compression...

Thanks two Russ's, just wanted to make sure engine had no built in lock-out safeties or other gizmos that might be causing this. Both valve spring assemblies seem to be fully retracted (same height), wouldn't one spring be more compressed if valve was stuck? Can push both springs down and they...

B&S 13hp Vangaurd motor will not complete one revolution. Can turn by hand(both directions), but when piston gets to top of stroke engine seems to "hit" stop point and will not go any further. Connected to Endress generator. Removed spark plug (some carbon build up) and rocker arms. Have not...