Hey Guys,
I have an old flathead in a Greenfield that was starting and running fine (after a new solenoid) but now won't crank past the compression stroke.
Model: 28N707
Type: 1130-E1
Code: 0108092D
Between working and not working I replaced the blades which involved turning the motor by hand na lifting the mower.
So things I have done/observed:
Obviously cranks fine when no spark plug fitted, tested voltage drop on the starting circuit and the earth and it all looks good.
Tried jumping with a 640CCA battery that starts my ute with the same result.
Tried hitting the starter motor, think it cranked slightly better but could be wishful thinking.
At one stage the key got stuck there was a little pop through the carb and it started cranking well, stopped it tried again no good.
My thought is possibly starter motor, or a small engine dude who is coming to look at it thinks it might be a sticky/stuck valve bit I would have though that would cause low compression.
I can re power with a 13.5HP Briggs or 13HP Honda for less than $1000, or a chinese motor for $600
Should I try to fix or just get a new one?
Thanks Brains trust.
Phil.
