Thanks guys the flywheel key was it. Sheared and flywheel moved. After replacing it and torquing it to 150 ft lbs the engine fired up immediately on the first try! 😉
I plan on doing more small engine and equipment work, maybe pick up not running units. It looks like a fun hobby. If I run into...
Thanks guys, I’ll check that. Removing it is not the issue I just hadn’t gotten to it yet and it never hurts to ask questions.
Hadn’t thought about the impact wrench part, that makes sense. I have torque wrenches so that’s not a problem.
Interesting on the different torque specs. The...
Hi all, new member trying to help a friend. I’m not a small engine expert but worked on cars.
My friend’s John Deere Series 100 125 Automatic with 20 HP Briggs V Twin has a replacement engine with some use. The engine quit and seems out timing. After watching YouTube videos I’ve checked the...