Briggs & Stratton 31R7 07 0001 engine will not start

redneck1952

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I have a Briggs and Stratton 31R7 17 0001 engine that will turn over if spark plug is out but will stop at compression stroke when attempting to start. I have verified that the valves are working correctly and set at the factory settings. I also replaced the starter and battery to verify that neither one was the problem. I am looking for something that might cause this problem.
 

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If you have verified the valve clearances and that the ACR bump is not on the intake valve then the ACR has failed on the camshaft.
 

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Take a voltage reading at the battery, before tearing into the engine. Should be a minimum of 10 VDC With the key in the start position. Wouldn’t be the first time a new battery is bad.
 

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Operators manual page 10. intake .003-.005/ exhaust .005-.007. Fresh gas, good spark, good compression, air filter clean.
 
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