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    Kohler courage 540S will turn but not run, shows compression at 65 psi, changed carburetor with new fuel solenoid,spark plug, changed oil,head gasket

    Kohler SV540S will turn but not run,changed everything new, head gasket, lapped the valves and gapped, carburetor,air filter,fuel filter,still not run. Shows 65 psi compression. Could it be timing problem.Have not opened engine itself. What else should I check.It was warm then suddenly stops at...
  2. l008com

    Spark Plug Status?

    Yes I am aware this plug is unusually wet, which makes sense as the mower wouldn't start. This is the machine that turned out to be overfilled with oil. But I'm only making this post to ask, what is the condition of this plug itself, not the motor overall. Besides behind wet, this plug looks...
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    Tecumseh BVS 143 - what spark plug?

    I have a BVS 143 that needs a new spark plug. I have the owners manual, which has a diagram clearly showing the plug should have a reach of 8mm, and a gap of 0.6mm. It also states to replace the plug with a Champion RJ17LM plug. If I look up this spark plug is has a reach of 9.5mm, and a gap of...
  4. kbowley

    Strange spark plug issue Tecumseh HMSK80

    In the shop, I have a vintage Garden Way Troy-bilt beast. I performed a valve job and valve lapping (the exhaust valve was not closing, no power or idle), and the machine is in excellent condition, and the owner wants to restore anything and everything to get another 20 years out of it. Anyway...
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