1862 oil usage
Got a loaner compression gauge from NAPA. It was within 5 pounds reading of what my gauge showed. So low compression it must have. Does this engine have an automatic compression release? I could not find any where that it does. Took some pictures for the members in the know. I know it is hard to tell any thing from pictures. Look at the picture that shows what look likes piston ring impressions. There does not seem to be any ridge formed by rings at top of cylinder wall. Haven't seen any thing like that before. Seating valve rings on jug looks OK. Can't tell about seating on valves themselves. Does this look like the correct carburetor? A place on the carburetor has been ground down to give room for the governor linkage to fully operate. Also, it looks like it had a electronic choke at one time. 4 of the head bolts were too easy to break loose. Could it have a blown head gasket? Will try to attach 6 pictures. Thanks for looking and have a great day.
Bob
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