It's a cast Iron cylinder.

We honed it, put the new rings in, the old rings were shot.

Checked the valves, new gaskets etc.

Dang thing won't start.
Sounds like it wants to, exhaust gets hot, do have spark but it just won't run on it's own.

Really bummed, we worked hard on it this morning, kid learned a lot and was a big part of it. He didn't just watch he did much of the work, we cross checked each others work. After I put the bolts in the bottom case, he cross checked I got them all tight. We took turns doing the head bolts in order, one torqueing on one reading the manual.

Everything checks out, I'm baffled.
I figure it should at least start, even if it doesn't run right.
It's either something stupid, or something major.

Although I'm no pro at small engine repair.

May try and locate an old old friend who had a lawn mower repair business, haven't seen him for a few years. But I know he's stilling living a few miles away.

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1990 500SL

I was always taught to respect my elders.
I don't have to respect too many people anymore.