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Old 10-17-2010, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kknudson View Post
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.
Sheared flywheel key? Sure sounds like it. That's what happened to my go-kart engine when I didn't tighten the flywheel "Nut" enough.

BTDT on the ring issue on a B&S engine too. Did a rush repair job on my tractor some 15 years ago. Conn rod bolts came loose somehow & piston was slamming head. Piston was shot. Bore was OK, but a little worn. Put in the 0.020 piston with matching chrome rings. Didn't hone or anything since I put the chrome rings in. Lasted at least 8 years after that. I would assume it's still running for the new owner. It was a 12-month tractor, with a 48" mowing deck in summer & 48" blower in the winter.
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