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I don’t even know of a machinist in our area that will grind valves. When you factor in your time back and forth, and paying labor cost...

Whatever.

Snip off the after-fire solenoid plunger tip with some dikes. Install an inline fuel shut off valve. Close the fuel off about a min...

Flywheel key or new cam time.

Good possibility, based on your description, it is the starter solenoid. Next time engine only clicks, remove protective red rubber...

To me, it sounds like a failing solenoid or a bad ground / positive lead / bad switch, and maybe the battery should be load tested. An...

Front wheel drive mowers are probably the worst mowers for steep inclines. Not much you can do to solve this issue.

These are mower engines not the space shuttle. Lapping seals valves to valve seats. Pretty important in the combustion process.

You are convinced that lapping valves does no good? Then why has it been an industry standard since the first valve engines came into...

Lapping valves also increases the compression. When valves and the seats are pitted and carboned up, it really affects the engine...

I would pay to watch him do that....🤔

To check to see if the valves are seating properly put the spark plug back in and pour some liquid in the head and see if they seal

You ought to watch some YouTube videos of Pakistanis rebuilding engines.

The Bore looks to be in very good condition. Be sure Valve Guide clearance is adequate. What gauge were you using to check...

Check carb after-fire solenoid.