Reply To: 5hp hayterette compression issues

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Hi Grahame thanks for your reply,yes it is a Briggs & Stratton engine that was the bit I should have mentioned. I will give the gloves idea a go. I will also have a play with the fuel mix adjustment as well. I found the valve clearance and it should be between 2 and 5 thou on the inlet and 5 and 7 on the exhaust. I contacted a Briggs & Stratton agent today and a set of rings if available are almost £60 pus another £45 for the gasket set. The fact that it’s so starts 2nd or 3rd pull from cold and it’s overall condition I would not expect it to need such major surgery like piston rings etc.
I will let you know what I find.
Best wishes William