I have a Craftsman LT1000 with a Briggs and Stratton engine, Family: ybsxs.5012vp 274826 Model: 31c707
After extensive trial and error in exploring why my mower wouldn't start, it was suggested that I check the cylinder head "You have what sounds like a valve seat or guide movement! Explains the starting issue also, not uncommon on this engine. You need to remove cylinder head. Bet the head gasket is blown also anyway. I think you will find the issue with the guide moved in head allowing valve to stick open some."
So I've taken the head off...to me, things look fine, but do you see any issues? I'll be replacing the gasket, but while I have it open, I'd like to make any other repairs necessary...thanks!
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Here's the original post with my other efforts to determine the issue...
http://www.mylawnmowerforum.com/foru...g-working.html
After extensive trial and error in exploring why my mower wouldn't start, it was suggested that I check the cylinder head "You have what sounds like a valve seat or guide movement! Explains the starting issue also, not uncommon on this engine. You need to remove cylinder head. Bet the head gasket is blown also anyway. I think you will find the issue with the guide moved in head allowing valve to stick open some."
So I've taken the head off...to me, things look fine, but do you see any issues? I'll be replacing the gasket, but while I have it open, I'd like to make any other repairs necessary...thanks!
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[/IMG]Here's the original post with my other efforts to determine the issue...
http://www.mylawnmowerforum.com/foru...g-working.html