Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): KUBOTA D1105 LOW COMPERSSION, compression rings, piston

Question
FOLLOW UP QUESTION--REMOVED HEAD AND THEN THE PISTON ON CYLINDER WITH 20 PSI AND FOUND HEAD OK--PISTON KIND OF CLEAN AND RINGS FREE AND CLEAN--CAN THE RINGS BE BAD EVEN IF THEY ARE CLEAN AND MOVE FREELY--THANKS GEORGE

Answer
Hi Again George:

>>Yes they can.
>>Have you Checked the Valves and made Sure they have a Good Seat and are Not Causing the Compression Loss?
>>Carefully Remove 1 of the Compression Rings and then Insert it into the Cylinder.
>>What is the End Gap of the Ring with it Inside the Cylinder?
>>Thanks.

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John

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John