15 hp ohv briggs will not start

[phc]

I HAVE BEEN FIDDLING WITH MY BRIGGS 15 HP SINGLE CYLINDER MOWER
I HAD IT RUNNING AND SOUNDED OK BUT WAS QUITE UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT
I HAVE SET VALVES AT WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE CORRECT GAPS
I HAVE FUEL IN CARB BUT IT IS NOT BEING DRAWN INTO CYLINDER AND NOW WILL NOT START AT ALL ?

 

[ILENGINE]

Had a similar engine in the shop a few years ago that acted just like you described. the intake lobe on the camshaft had worn almost round, and was only opening the intake about .030 .

 

[phc]

thanks dave
is there a cure

 

[phc]

Had a similar engine in the shop a few years ago that acted just like you described. the intake lobe on the camshaft had worn almost round, and was only opening the intake about .030 .

thanks dave is there a cure /i have fuel passing through carb ok in fact it backs up in the air filter but is not being sucked into engine /phil

 

[ILENGINE]

Remove the plug and the valve cover, roll the engine over and see if the valves are opening all the way, or just slightly.

Randy

 

[phc]

Remove the plug and the valve cover, roll the engine over and see if the valves are opening all the way, or just slightly.

Randy

HI RANDY VALVES LOOK LIKE THEY ARE OPENING AS THEY SHOULD
PHIL