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Old 11-03-2021, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cubcadet_107 View Post
Pull the valve spring cover off and rotate the engine by hand while watching inside there. If its functioning correctly, you will be able to see the exhaust valve be bumped open just a little bit during the compression stroke.

While you're in there its a good time to check the valve clearances too, as if the exhaust valve clearance is too large the compression release won't work.
Excellent - I have some time tomorrow and I'll give that a try. Thanks, and I'll post some results tomorrow night!
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