Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): lawn mower motors, lawn mower, adele


Question
We just changed the rings in our tecumseh 5.5hp 1994 motor and put it all back together. Now it won't start. It was working before but had a slight knocking so someone told us to change the rings and we did. Is there something we have to set or do after repairing a job like this.  

Answer
ADELE I AM NOT SURE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE SAME THING AND CHANGING THE RINGS IN AN ENGINE OF ANY KIND IS A VERY EXTENSIVE REPAIR.  MUCH TOO EXTENSIVE FOR ME TO ATTEMPT IN WRITING.  I SUGGEST CONSULTING AN ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL FOR YOU MOTOR OR FIND THE "BUDDY" WHO SUGGESTED CHANGING THE RINGS TO HELP WITH THE STATING PROBLEM.

SORRY,
GEORGE