How To Test Lawn Mower Compression With NO Gauge

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[@mosfet500]

Steve you can't really check compression with a gauge on these small engines, you have the best solution. Here's the problem. The volume of the cylinder, especially in small stuff like trimmers and chain saws or 4 cycle GX25 and 35 Honda's, is that the ratio of air in the cylinder to the ratio in the line to the gauge and the gauge itself is way too high, if you get 50 or 60 lbs it's a lot, so don't waste time with gauges. The line and gauge are lowering the reading too much. If you've checked everything else, carbs, ignition, etc and you pull your engine apart just make sure you have good valves and rings and the cylinder walls are good and in specs. Thanks for the video.

[@canufi6my]

Steve, Steve, Steve! I use a fisherman's scale to check compression. I grab the rope start with the scale hook and give it a tug, 8 to 10 pounds of pull to get it to turn over is a good start! Let me know what you get get on the Honda when you unstick the intake valve.

[@roygerson694]

Lawn mower has no compression still

[@XwpisONOMA]

I love your videos and the no bs approach and the beer is always a plus. Having said that an internal combustion engine needs fuel, oxygen and spark to run. That is technically the correct statement. The compression is of course necessary but as an internal aspect of how the engine works there is not much end users with limited mechanical experience can do about it. No compression means a damaged cylinder, or piston compression rings or valve(s) not closing fully or all the above. And that means major overhaul of the engine which is beyond the expertise of most home DIYers. But fuel, oxygen and spark are things that can be readily verified and fixed without the need of special tools and knowledge. Thank you for your videos, very helpful !!!

[@owenrobbins42]

When my spark plug is in, I get a nasty grinding noise while I'm spinning the blade, but its quiet when the plugs out.

[@donaldhills5475]

Tks steve! 20yrs maintaining my push mower- Eager 1- Compression Gone! You verified my trouble shooting! Keep up your GOOD WORK- DON!

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[@iron60bitch62]

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[@aworkingmanspride2494]

Me too

[@jciamretired9767]

Glad I came across this video. Been trying to figure out why my mower wont't start. I have tested and tried many things on the mower and just couldn't figure out what was wrong. Last thing is to check the compression by using your trick and wahlah, my mower has no compression at all. Worked on the OHV valves and now my mower is running fine. Thank you

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Great to hear!

[@Danielson1818]

I'm never going to be the guy that can completely rebuild an engine, but your videos have taught me all the things I have to look for. Bad gas, dirty air filter, spark plug, no compression, too much oil making smoke, or pinching off/removing the gas line to check/clean the carburetor... So like I said, I'm not the guy that can rebuild all this stuff, but now I'll never be the sucker that throws away a mower before it's been worked on. I've become "informed" in less than a week. Thanks.

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[@grominwithrob1339]

Thanks for the tip! At work I always pull the plug and screw a pressure gauge and roll it over. Your tip is great if your say out and about looking to buy a used ditch mower. One of my customers makes a living reselling mower finds. She finds cheap or free mowers and brings them to me to fix so she can flip them. She will love this tip.

[@samuelcorbett1727]

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[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Actually back in the day when you could drink beer in car, a drive was measured by the amount of beers it took to get there. 2-3 with in reason.

[@Witchy-87]

It reminds me of my home state of Wisconsin. We measure about everything in beer time vs "normal" time. 😁

[@saleemkader2126]

Steve i had two Honda mowers which i could not repair but after watching your videos i fixed them both. Thank you. very well explained. The best video on mowers.

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[@kevinamack6]

Steve-I’ve been a teacher for 19 years. If I was evaluating you I would give you an A+. Your descriptions are so thorough and clear. I learned a ton from your channel. Thanks and keep up the good work.

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[@DanSolo350]

Good thing I watched this before I bought another used mower to fix up. Now I know what to look for.

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[@RobertJohnson-ns3gz]

Thanks to these videos, I have brought 3 mowers and a tiller back to working order. Great stuff on a level I can understand.

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[@mercenaria_merceneria]

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[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

Great job Steve, thank you for telling us Why, & not just how to fix something! The Why is the logic behind a mechanical device & is essential for learning & proper diagnosis of a machine. You confirmed my question & suspicion on the "Riding mower dirty little secret" video on the mower deck blade sealed bearings, the last time I replaced them. There were no grease fittings on those housings so I left the seals on. The bearings only lasted a year! I had just seen your "dirty secret" video in June 2019 when the bearings started growling again. This time I bought zerk grease fittings, tapped & installed them in the 2 housings & modified the seals as you described on the video. The cheap grease was so thin that compressed air easily blew it out! I repacked them with Mobile 1 synthetic grease, filled the housings with the same grease, thru the grease fitting & installed the top bearing. Now they will last longer. Thanks for sharing brother!

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[@martinpreece7773]

Thanks for the info Steve -cant wait for the sequel. You looked like a vintage aviator starting the plane engine!

[@larryg3150]

Larry, NC Steve, love your videos. Please do a video on what to look for when buying a used push mower. This compression video was very helpful.

[@jeffhaney2999]

I happened to watch the intake valve video before watching this particular video. I already knew the biggest possible answer on why there was no compression on the second mower. Your videos are quite educational and to the point. Subscribed!

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[@khalilt6508]

I accidentally ran my briggs engine without any oil for a hour and when I topped it off with oil ran it for about 5 hours drained the oil it was a metallic silver color and it had bits of metal in it. Still good compression I'm shocked and it starts first pull and I didn't have to buy a compression tester. Steve your the man!

[@coloradostrong]

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[@wendychapin1905]

Steve puts everything in laymans terms. I've always worked on my own equipment and sometimes never to figure out the problem. Steve makes it easy to troubleshoot the problems and then shows exactly how to fix the problems in the most efficient way possible.

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[@mlortiz06]

Thanks for this video just diagnosed a Toro with a kholer engine w/ no compression, and the blade spun like a boomerang. lol Thanks bud.

[@Jimmynitr]

4 Cycle engines need 4 things run, intake (fuel), compression, ignition (fire) and exhaust. But who’s counting, great video for quick compression check. Or 4 swigs of Coors. Thanks good stuff.

[@gabrielbennett5162]

"Houston, we have a problem." I need your advice. Just tried this test on my mower and while it isn't as bad off as the second mower in this video, it isn't nearly as good as your orange mower. In fact, I think it's exhibiting slightly better than "squishy stop" you described and does have a little bit of bounce-back. I already cleaned the valve stems and adjusted the valve lash to factory specs; they're cycling properly, so that isn't the problem. I also installed a brand new head gasket, so that isn't it. It ran for about 5 minutes yesterday and then started surging, getting slower and slower, then finally dying and I haven't been able to get it going again. After the brief run, I did open up the breather chamber under the blower housing to inspect the reed, which exhibited a bit of wear and will be replaced as soon as the new one arrives by mail. I have not re-sealed the chamber yet, but am not sure how much this would affect starting and compression. I recently installed new piston rings and suspect this is where the problem lies; when I got the new rings from Briggs & Stratton, one compression ring was completely missing the paint stripes it was supposed to have, according to the instructions, and the other had only a single pink stripe that was further over than the illustration indicated it should have been. I tried looking for the bevel, but couldn't see any and did not notice any marks or pips on the rings. So basically, I had to guess at the order the compression rings were supposed to be installed on the piston and I think I may have guessed wrong. Also, the top groove had tight spot in it, but that appears to be by design. The oil control rings on the bottom went on easily. I have a feeling I'm going to have to tear it down, pull the piston and redo the compression rings. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

[@mjg263]

Great tip on checking compression. I find that no compression on the newer Briggs engines is usually due to a failed plastic cam gear or slipping lobes. What the heck were they thinkin' when they did that? Eventually word gets out and nobody buys your products anymore!

[@lkparra1]

Steeve I have a JS40 JOHN DEERE self propel can you make a video explaining why a transmission belt jumps out.new belt new pulleys yet belt will jumps out when runs socially idling

[@adamasz54]

Check the power receptors (pulleys on the other side of the belt) - if they are stuck, the belt must jump off!

[@MilRetired_GoCanes]

Been struggling getting this old lawn mower up and running. It was inactive for a long time. I have done the following: Replace gas tank and line, cleaned old carb and then replaced carb twice with new ones from Amazon, replaced air filter/prime bulb mount, gasket and filter, pull cord, control cable, spark plug, reset igniter gap, checked flywheel brake alignment. Pulled carb fuel bowl nut to make sure fuel is getting into bowl. It primes fine as far as I can tell, meaning if I look into the carb in can see gas coming into the carb. It only turns over for a couple seconds with starter fluid. Turned it on its side and I get no kick back when turning the blade. Put the compression tester on it and only got 60 psi and it's bleeding off.

[@spitzerone]

Steve's channel is one of the best channels on KZbin. If you do commercial mowers, how about a video showing how to service the drives? Thanks for what you do!

[@je1279]

Air is also a key element Steve but I've also neglected to mention that more than once myself ; ) Keep up the great work and congrats on the 146k+ subscribers.

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[@Colt3854]

You are the small motor man that rules.Great info as usual Steve.

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Love your video, it is both informative and educational, fun to watch too. A big thank you.

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[@davidsonnier2842]

Steve - your channel is a lifesaver for novices like me. You save me so much money and educate me at the same time. You are the only channel I donate money to. Real quick - what should be the average compression if we do hook up gauges. (I bought the briggs and stratton motor book - and they only tell you to buy their leak kit) So now I need to know what the norm is.

[@JGuti-ko2xe]

Thank you so much for the video. I feel like a family member or a good neighbor just took care of me and showed me how not to get swindled. Thank you very much sir.

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[@urbanlumberjack]

I've learned so much from this channel! I love two stroke engines. They are so simple and reliable.

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[@knottreel]

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[@barrybebenek8691]

Nice, simple, cost-nothing, way to check for compression. Awesome! 👍🏼🇨🇦

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[@bentullett6068]

Great tip I shall be using this tip if someone brings a mower in that hasn't got any compression.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@bumblbesss]

i needed this video so badly, i usually try the rope pull. but this gives me another way to test. Thx Steve i need to quit being cheap and buy a tester haha

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[@scottpeplinski4041]

he knows how to help you. best u tube so far------ low comp

[@pammaynard9997]

I love a man who knows his engines

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[@robertlangley258]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!! 👍👍👍 Your still “The Best” Steve, thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge of small engine repair. You should put all this information in a book and sell it. Thank you Sir.

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[@mmuller3233]

A top channel with all the practical tips that work for the average folk like me.

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[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Steve in honor of you and your great videos, i cracked open a Heineken and had several sips. I'm looking forward to your next video on the lawn mower teardown. Great video on compression.

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[@ronlitz9055]

Steve is a gem. I enjoy watching his vids even if all my tools are running great. Great fun and very informative.

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Great to hear!

[@jethroandthegooddogs6192]

Steve, I have enjoyed your tutorials and use them to great affect in my own practice. I learned, early-on, that fuel, fire, and air are the three elements necessary for an internal combustion engine to run. This does not account for compression, which means that compression is the fourth element. I, personally, have adopted the four-element explanation...Fuel, Fire, Air, Compression. Thank you for the clarification and keep up the good work, brother.

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Excellent!

[@trinichadee1719]

Steve, I am from Trinidad west indies, all your video is so helpful I learned a lot from all your video to repair all my small engines, may God bless you with long life and good health thank you. 👍🙏🙏

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[@bobw.991]

Thanks for all the great info. I'm a beginner but I like it! It is a great feeling to fix something yourself.

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[@sidneycandelario5768]

I learn something every time I watch this videos. Thanks.

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[@wildefox1478]

Quick and easy tip on quickly checking the compression on a lawn mower, thanks for sharing Steve!

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[@Royal19122]

Love the videos. U have helped me multiple times with different small engines. Thank you. Let’s hit the like button and show our support and appreciation.

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[@joshuaneal4125]

Short, sweet, and to the point

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[@bwagenberg]

We don't want to wait for the next video! Please finish what you started in this wonderful video.

[@wannaberocker6501]

Thanks for making these videos, you hade me fix my stihl that wasnt revving in 2 minutes.

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[@chrischeatwood9468]

Good video especially if you're going to buy a used lawn mower

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great point!

[@1keykneedeep]

Awesome video Steve. Your the best teacher of small engine repair I've seen thus far.

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[@1keykneedeep]

I was given the exact same mower with nearly identical issue - 1 day after viewing your video. Lol True story - no joke. I know what to do next 👍👍

[@williamstubbs9737]

guess i need to watch the next one because that is where i'm at. As always, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise.

[@ericjones8355]

Thank you for the diagnostic tips

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[@semco72057]

I like the way you showed us how to check the mower for compression. I have a riding mower which I have to check out since it have been sitting since last year and I want to get it running and put it into service.

[@semco72057]

@Frank Maggard Thanks for that information since my mowers are run off of belts.

[@knottreel]

Now that's an easy and quick test. Thanks for making it so clear and entertaining.

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[@richardkarl6727]

Thanks Steve. Just started fixing mowers for a Hobby. I should have watched this Video first before jumping into the repair. I just spent 4 hours trying to fix a mower with no compression.

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Glad to help

[@waholoopesorry74]

Lol, 4 hours? I mean it can only be so many things. Piston rings, Valves, or loose spark plug

[@mharrison1325]

Great tips as always, Steve. Hands down best small engine saloon on KZbin.

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[@lylelindstrom8788]

Steve is the best, learned a lot from him.

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[@bfowler4350]

Hey bud! Picked up a lawn mower on the side of the road(a while back, after watching your tip on the plastic carburetors in the Briggs & Stratton push mowers), still 1 pull, & mowing! This video answered a ? I had!

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[@bfowler4350]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon , Do y'all have P.O. boxes in Canada?

[@robertchaffee5662]

That was a nice first check though! I first do an ignition test after pulling the boot,, then pull the spark plug and install a compression guage before the going any further. Cheers Steveo! Luv ya man!

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

Great vid and channel. I always used the thumb over the hole and pull the rope farmer style. That requires tools, and a thumb so you win

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Right on Mike...

[@healthdios]

The dislikes on this video are from folks running out of beer 🍺

[@boomerang6130]

LOL, true. Steve is great.

[@williamgoring7605]

I have watched your videos for quite a while now and I don't think there's any more I can learn learned everything from chainsaws to lawn mowers and download everything from your videos mostly on how to check everything set carburetors whatever it is a small engines I guess what I'm trying to say is goodbye good luck with your KZbin videos you've been a great help to me and I have a notebook full of stuff I've written down that you have gone over in your videos well good luck

[@shanebingham9916]

Awesome video. Just taught this middle aged dog a new trick. Thanks and keep up the good work.

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[@foghorn13]

Good tip Steve. I need a video on how to change belts on a Snapper self-propelled lawn mower. I saw the one on how to tighten the belt by adjusting the cable.

[@Gonzomedic1]

Hey Steve great channel! I am currently trying to get a wood chipper mtd 5hp started after it's been sitting for a few years. May or may not be able to! Eh see how it goes! Thanks for the tips!

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[@j.chrisbeck7492]

Nice easy simple explanation of finding compression or no compression.

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[@josedejesus6185]

Thank you, thank you! This is very good tip! It saves a a lot of headaches and precious time!

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[@1811bruce]

Thank You Steve. Some great tips! I am looking forward to the teardown on the engine with no compression! Have a great day.

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[@williampage1431]

First, I want to say I love your videos and if I have a problem I come here first to find the video. So. My question is can you do a video on adjust the speed on a Troy bilt 21inch self propelled?

[@adrianrojas6100]

Steve great video Thanks Adrian i will let you know how i make out

[@RafaelHernandez-hx4rv]

Thanks for your teaching

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[@kennycoye3907]

Always wondered! Never asked anyone, or watched videos! Until yours! Thanks Steve!

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[@hi..109]

Very informative video just wondering what compression should a lawn mower be at? also ran it with about 1/2 the oil required for a very short time just wondering if I could of damaged the lawmower. Appreciate any feed back.

[@dannyanderson972]

Hey Steve thanks for the videos you put out. I myself have messed with small engines most of my life. But I find Time After Time watching your videos simpler Solutions the problems that I have run across okay, then what I would normally go through. So basically thank you for keeping it simple for stupid

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[@eustaciosaucedo7745]

You're right about the three things how about a sheared flywheel key I had that problem before I had compression I have spark but it wouldn't start oh and I had plenty of gas too

[@waltofalltrades6817]

This is a lot better option for me, just need to test a used push mower I plan to buy, don't really need to buy a compression tester. You just save me $30!

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[@darellsunderlin4670]

That's easier than a compression gauge , which I just found out my new one is not working properly !! :-) great video!

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[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Good one Steve, watched a video by Mustie yesterday on a nice electric start snapper he got free by the side of the road. The owner said it blew up? He took it to his shop pulled it apart and found a small bolt had got into the engine and put a gouge in the cylinder wall. No compression and just good for parts. He thinks the bolt may have fallin into the motor through the oil fill tube or was left in there from the factory. Cool interesting video and looking forward to seeing your tear down

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[@trapperwayne6785]

Never too old to learn. Great job Steve !! Thanks 🙏

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[@wesleyrhoads3307]

Nice quick easy way to test compression. Thanks Steve!

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[@russl4294]

Great tip, keep them coming , it helps a lot , I have been a DIY all my life and still learning all the time. Thanks , your the best !

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[@staind288]

Looking forward to the tear down!

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[@deanduprey597]

just found this channel and its awesome. cant stop watching

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[@kurtschleue9440]

Thanks brother I was in the process of trying to find a compression tester in all my junk when I saw this video. You just saved me a bunch of time I flipped her over and she has good comprehension so now I can just go on and find out what the problem is. Once again thank you bunches. I will open a beer in your honor 😜

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[@droppingcoconuts]

even tho i don't do any yard work any more, i find your channel entertaining. good job!

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[@johnleal500]

Excellent presentation! Great info. My " GO TO " whenever I need a great source of info. Easy to understand , concise and to the point. Where do I send you some beer.

[@StenEriksson]

Great stuff as usual! I wish you could show how to check this on chainsaws, weedeaters and such

[@sween187]

Only do this a couple of times, I've done this in the past, to check the compression it can fire a load of oil into the exhaust, leads to thick grey smoke for a while. (remember to start it outside after doing this).

[@stone8597]

Thanks for the info on the four strokes. Could you show us a down-and-dirty way to check compression on a two stroke (eg chainsaw, weed eater, etc)? Thanks.

[@livenfree]

Good! Mine spins freely like a fan on my desk. Lol going to your how to fix video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good luck!

[@osvaldogutierrez3937]

Thanks for your answer, i spray carb cleaner trhu the mufler right on the piston ring and now is reading 125 psi before was 75

[@eoinomahony3688]

Yet another very good video Steve. So sorry for your recent loss of your Brother may he rest in peace.

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[@martymcgill1312]

Great tips, my friend. I have tools and gauges but not everyone does and this might save a lot of folks money trying to fix an engine that's beyond repair. First thing I do with all small engines before I start tearing one down or changing parts is check the compression. Cheers.

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[@mixcrimpcunningham4535]

Hi Steve. Firstly, I love your channel. I have a stupid question. How does your blade spin so freely before the compression bounces it back? None of my mower blades move so freely, they’re not frozen in place, but just a bit stiff. Is there something I’m not lubricating?

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Nice demonstration, Steve ! Thanks !

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[@howardkoster4026]

Steve! Great tip!!!! No need for compression tester as you say!!!!!!! Thanks for the tip!!!! Be well, be safe!!!!

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[@glennkrzeminski7539]

Great little tip. I bet this would work for the trimmers as well if I could temporarily attach a long bar to the part that spins. I'm thinking a magnet and foot-long metal bar.