Not only that, but when I re-read the original comment, it
didn't say the engine had any problems while running, just
in starting. I must have dismissed that point, so while the
problem effects compression, my suggestion to do a
compression check was a waste of time. What you and Chip
indicate is far more relevant.

Thanks for correcting me :-)

Best,

Steve

"Dr. Doctor" wrote:

chip is right there is a compression release effecting readings at starting
rpms and that is why Briggs give no spec for compression. Instead you do a
cylinder leak down test.