Briggs 17.5 turns 3/4 and stops????

unkwnmike

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Took engine apart don't see anything broken. Turns fine but when i put sub back on it . Turn it it locks up. Turn it the other way locks up on the 3/4??? I believe its it the counter Weight any Idea.
 

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Hydro-locked with fuel maybe?

Pull the plug. Crank over the engine. See if fuel dumps out the plug hole.
 

unkwnmike

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Hydro-locked with fuel maybe?

Pull the plug. Crank over the engine. See if fuel dumps out the plug hole.
this on a rebuild i believe it the oil slink.. with out it turns fine
 

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So no fuel dumps out the plug hole?

If not valve adjustment time.
 

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BEfore we go any further
What condition is the engine in right now
Together & in the mower or apart and on your bench ?
Did it rotate a full turn with the sump off ?
 

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My bad. Reread original post. Engine was apart.
 

unkwnmike

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BEfore we go any further
What condition is the engine in right now
Together & in the mower or apart and on your bench ?
Did it rotate a full turn with the sump off ?
engine on bench no internal parts broken. if i reassemble with out oil slinger turns fine.
 

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Need engine info, model, type, code??????????
 
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