B Bertrrr Well-Known Member Community Leader Joined Mar 11, 2021 Messages 651 Sep 29, 2024 #21 If you have a bent push rod , there's a reason , you need to pull the head and look at the piston.
S SeniorCitizen Lawn Addict Joined Aug 28, 2010 Messages 2,335 Sep 30, 2024 #22 Timing is close enough to run if your thumb is blown from the spark plug hole at the exact time we see a spark when the plug or wire is grounded .If it passes that test there's no need to pull the fly wheel .
Timing is close enough to run if your thumb is blown from the spark plug hole at the exact time we see a spark when the plug or wire is grounded .If it passes that test there's no need to pull the fly wheel .
B Bertrrr Well-Known Member Community Leader Joined Mar 11, 2021 Messages 651 Oct 1, 2024 #23 If the flywheel key is only slightly sheared , it aint starting
Craftsman Garage Well-Known Member Joined May 2, 2021 Messages 638 Location Oregon Oct 1, 2024 #24 Just replace it