Hi I Have a 10 HP Briggs and Stratton "L" Head engine. It worked fine up until now. I can no longer make a full 2 rotations of it without it "Seizing" only it doesn't seize because I can turn it the other way for about 1 1/2 turns before it will seize again. I took the fly wheel off about a week ago to inspect the alternator but I used it between now and then for a good 20 min. I took the sparkplug out and same thing, so I'm sure its not a valve issue.Today I took the flywheel off and put the nut back on and tried tuning it with a ratchet. I didn't want to break it, but I still applied a good amount of force to it. Also when it does turn I hear some odd grinding noises coming from within the engine. Ive done overhauls on these engine before and am fairly experienced but I really don't want to take it apart as I don't have a lot of time. I'm not sure what the major malfunction is:confused2:?????? Any ideas or suggestions thanks
Colton
Colton