John Deere E110

[Dullwittedboy]

FOLLOW UP $$$$$$$
So, I ended up getting a new OEM carb which did no good. After much grief and suffering I ripped the engine out and autopsied it. As I originally suspected the awesome design of the cam compression release flew apart and broke the governor to boot.
I should have known after I discovered that this camshaft issue is fairly common. I have a new cam and governor coming this week. Thank you to all who cared enough to offer help with this boat anchor.

 

[Dullwittedboy]

what are the signs of valve seat coming out and signs of valve guide slipping loose? Just put in the new cam and governor and same no start issues

 

[bertsmobile1]

Valves & guides are identical so sit at exactly the same height when fully in or fully out .

 

[Dullwittedboy]

Valves & guides are identical so sit at exactly the same height when fully in or fully out .

The intake valve guide is out towards the rocker about 1/2 inch and the exhaust guide is nearly flush, maybe up 1/8 inch or so. Guess I will see if it runs like that. Motor only has 100 hours on it and already blew the cam comp release and shattered the governor to boot.

 

[Rivets]

Your intake guide has migrated up toward the rocker arm. As Bert said the guides should be the same height. I would not run the engine like that.

 

[bertsmobile1]

That is the reason your mower won't start & when it does it is hardly worth the effort.
All that is going to happen is you will damage the cam & bend the pushrod.
If it is not too bad you can reposition the guide & stake it to stop it moving.
Guides only come loose for one reason, overheating .