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Update: I replaced the head and head gasket. Regapped the coil because it had way to much gap. Valve lash on the new head were perfectly spaced and a new spark plug. During the process I noticed there was a lot of resistance on the governor linkage and apparently the flywheel guard had been...

Thanks for the replies! Couple things I have discovered since my first post. The previous owner must have stripped the spark plug threads and tried to fix it by installing a helicoil. I have a parts engine and I am in the process of replacing the head. I have not tested the coil yet, but will...

Having a few problems with my Timemaster with B&S 121S02-0026-F1. First problem is it is hard to start, takes several real good pulls (sometimes 7-10) to get it going. Once going it sounds like it is running well. If I turn it off after it is warm it is still tough to start. Carb was just...