TwoTon, Yes I do plan on replacing the cam shaft with either a new one or a used one. Finding some one local to install it is the problem.
RBrewer, Night before last I performed the test that you suggested.. Following are the results. Pulled spark plug cap, rolled crank just past compression, put cap back on spark plug. I was sitting on rear tire and tried to start engine. This time, engine did not roll past compression stroke as it usually did. Engine stopped at compression stroke and there was a very loud bang that came from the carb. I had the air filter on so no fire. Needless to say, it scared the living crap out of me. After getting myself back together, I looked under tractor and did not see any oil on floor. Checked the dip stick and no gasoline in oil. Sat back down on tire and tried to start engine for 2nd time. Engine did not turn over but I could hear a spinning sound. Looked at S/G and saw that the belt had come off pulleys. Then when I tried to put belt back on pulleys, the pulleys were out of alignment. The pulley on crank had moved forward an inch. I checked the allen lock screws and they were still tight. Loosened locking screws and aligned pulleys. tightened screws. Put belt back on pulleys and adjusted tension. Pulled spark plug and piston was moving up and down with crank rotation.. Retarded timing a little hoping it will roll past compression stroke and start. Only thing is, I am afraid to try it again. Still scared sh----less!!!!!
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JBrewer, has this test told us any thing other than I need a cam. with an ACR? Would this say that the Ign. switch is bad? I believe the current on the starting circuit goes from the Ign. switch to the pto and neutral switches both of which I have jumped. Then does it go to the pos. on the coil? Thank all for all the help and have a great day.
Sorry for such a long story.
Bob
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