Briggs 330000 19hp Compression Release Failure

[tgzzzz]

Mine's still running fine at 170hrs but my question is: Is there anything I can to to pre-empt failure? I've read of a work around with the starter so you can keep using the engine IF the parts fall harmlessly in to the sump. But engine becomes junk if the parts hit other parts. I haven't seen anything along the lines of a kit with better parts, and apparently the decomp lever is pot metal, hence the breakage. Wondering if a machined steel lever might be a good idea ahead of failure. Thoughts?

 

[StarTech]

I wish they always fall harmlessly but the truth they don't always. I seen governor taken out. And the latest one actually took out the starter Bendix as the pieces jammed in the gear train.