briggs 2 hp LESSON LEARNED
Hey Fellas , Thanks for the guidance. The machinist did use a bore gauge and micrometer for the piston fit. He also checked the crank , it was round and well within tolerance. The ring gap was triple checked and good. Engine assembly lube was used liberally and I was the assembler, ( herein lies the problem ! ). After reading the manual 20 times on line and multiple youtube videos I got a little over confidant/Excited and had the piston and rod on/in back wards ( binding?). Rookie Move!
ut: . I assumed this little engine was " simple" as I have rebuilt much larger flathead and OHV engines ( many years ago) . After re installing rod and piston it spins freely as it should .
MY LESSONS LEARNED. Pay attention. Be Patient. I need hard copy directions and data in front of me. Don't be afraid to ask for help. And be prepared for the whippin post when you tell on yourself.
My next "Feat of Strength" will be the recoil rewinding process.. I hope it wont be a finger pinchin dog cussin fiasco like the last one I did 40 years ago..
Thanks again for all the help guys... More to follow and Back to the project.