[1711Cub]

Originally Posted by Mr Bob

Found my compression gauge last week. Checked the compression with throttle and choke fully open. Bad news. Looking at tractor from front of frame, right cylinder read 70 psi and left cylinder read 65 psi. It took me 1/2 day last week to get some of the tins off. I don't think much of the way they are attached. Got the fuel pump tin off, the front and bottom tins off but not the other side tin. Looks like you have to take the oil lines loose to get this side tin off. Is it possible to take the heads and jugs off with engine still in frame. Just want to re-bore , new rings and new valves seated. Thanks for reading and have a great day.
Bob

The service manual (a free download from Kohler's site) specs difference not greater than 15% between cylinders and above 90 psi is acceptable. Compression tests are to be done engine warm, and throttle/choke wide open.