Posted by Dave Koenigsfeld on November 19, 2008 at 15:26:12 from (148.78.54.134):
ok guys, I started a new topic on this for the update. Thanks for all of the information. I fixed a stuck valve and now have compression in all 4 cylinders. I can see a fair amount of carbon on the pistons so that isn't helping either. I was just using a cheap compression tester that is very difficult to get air tight so my # are probably way off but at least confirm that I have some compression.
I was able to get the motor to almost fire. I get ignition in the cylinder and exhaust coming out but it seems to be firing or trying to fire when I am trying to move the crank to the bottom so I can get a proper upswing with the crank and not break my arm.
I am trying to confirm that the timing is right but do not understand the instructions for this procedure in the 10-20 owners manual. I have the mark on the bell housing lined up with the notch on the flywheel. I can take the front of the mag off but that is where I have stopped.
If anybody has a common sense explanation (and wouldn't mind sharing it) on how to set the magneto up or at least check the timing I would appreciate it if you took the time to explain it.
I would like to confirm that the timing is correct before I crank myself to death.
I will have some help next week at thanksgiving so we will try and pull start it then. The crank, rods, cam, lifters look brand new. Very clean, no rust, just perfect. the only issue I can see is that there is plenty of carbon on the pistons. Not bad for a blind Ebay purchase.
I would just like to get it running for fun. After thanksgiving it will go in to get new rings, valves checked and new gaskets. After that the motor will go into my other tractor that is getting sandblasted and painted.
Thanks for everyone's help on my other posts. I would love to report back that we get her going and put video of us driving around the yard.
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