jmusits
Active member
Charlie,
Yeah, I pulled the spark plug, the piston is just about TDC and not moving when I spin the flywheel.
is right.
Looks like it's time to pull the head. Assuming the piston is not seized (whats the proper way to check that..just push on it with my hand?). What should I be looking for? Is a broken connecting rod a simple replacement or do you think I will be looking at a rebuild (or is it too early to tell)?
I do have a reputable small engine repair shop locally if this turns out to be too much for me to tackle myself. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know how to follow instructions, I just don't have any experience working on small engines.
Thanks again for all the help!
Yeah, I pulled the spark plug, the piston is just about TDC and not moving when I spin the flywheel.
Looks like it's time to pull the head. Assuming the piston is not seized (whats the proper way to check that..just push on it with my hand?). What should I be looking for? Is a broken connecting rod a simple replacement or do you think I will be looking at a rebuild (or is it too early to tell)?
I do have a reputable small engine repair shop locally if this turns out to be too much for me to tackle myself. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know how to follow instructions, I just don't have any experience working on small engines.
Thanks again for all the help!