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Old 05-11-2017, 06:05 PM
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If you can't get it to fire with starting fluid then you don't have correct spark. Or no compression. Does it feel like it's sucking in the carb? There is only so much to go wrong here.

But he said in post #1 it had good spark......


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First thing if it has good spark as you say and will not fire on starting fluid does it have compression? Check for a exhaust valve stuck open, a blown head gasket or a hole in the piston. Years ago my first Cub Cadet, a 70 with the K161 died and would not start and when I checked compression and had none I pulled the head. The top of the piston had separated and was stuck up against the head. It never made a sound just died when I was mowing. Let us know what you find
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First thing if it has good spark as you say and will not fire on starting fluid does it have compression? Check for a exhaust valve stuck open, a blown head gasket or a hole in the piston. Years ago my first Cub Cadet, a 70 with the K161 died and would not start and when I checked compression and had none I pulled the head. The top of the piston had separated and was stuck up against the head. It never made a sound just died when I was mowing. Let us know what you find
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Well This case turned out to be similar Tom,
The engine threw a rod & of course has no compression.
Will the 8hp kohler engine match up with everything?
If so I may try to find one that's running.
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The engine threw a rod & of course has no compression.
Good grief.
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I guess from now on we need to start the diagnostic process with checking for compression.
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you should have been at the auction I went to yesterday... lots of NOS Kohler Briggs and even Tecumseh goodies.... could have gotten what you need for that engine pretty cheap as compared to FeeBay.
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you should have been at the auction I went to yesterday... lots of NOS Kohler Briggs and even Tecumseh goodies.... could have gotten what you need for that engine pretty cheap as compared to FeeBay.
Oh yea well why didnt you buy me one I would have paid you for it my mechanic is trying to locate me a replacement engine I Refuse to buy any "New Junk"
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Why doesn't your "mechanic" just rebuild the old motor?
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Why doesn't your "mechanic" just rebuild the old motor?
yeah how bout it?
There were no Kohler engines at the sale, but tons of parts that would have made the rebuild real easy....
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Why doesn't your "mechanic" just rebuild the old motor?
I guess to save time & money IDK.
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