The intake valve wouldn't take any feeler gauge and the exhaust was .011, which is max. Does that mean the valve head is wearing so the clearance decreases? Right at the moment I don't have a valve spring compressor or jig for filing off the valve end.
5hp Briggs has 20# compression
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reynoldston
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Sound to me like you are lacking in tools. A couple of screwdrivers and a grinding wheel. Made due with what you have. Been there and done that. Just be very careful when grinding the valve stem.