18hp vanguard briggs zero compression on one side

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redtoptravis

Discussion Starter · Sep 7, 2013

Other side is 150 psi.
I think i smell gas in oil.
Where do i start?

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Take out plugs, put screwdriver GENTLY into spark plug hole of cylinder with no compression and turn engine slowly BY HAND and see if piston is moving. If no movement connecting rod is broken. If it moves we will go from there...

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redtoptravis

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 7, 2013

markusedma said:
Take out plugs, put screwdriver GENTLY into spark plug hole of cylinder with no compression and turn engine slowly BY HAND and see if piston is moving. If no movement connecting rod is broken. If it moves we will go from there...

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No movement. Broke a rod i guess. Rebuild time. I better look for a manual.

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Walt 2002

· #4 · Sep 7, 2013

redtoptravis said:
No movement. Broke a rod i guess. Rebuild time. I better look for a manual.

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I can send you a Service Manual IF you like, address below, put in proper format and remind me engine model number and what you want.

Walt Conner
wconner5 at frontier dot com

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