1974 engine problem
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:45 am
Hi my dad has a 74 cub cadet tractor sitting in his barn. At least I think it is he said he brought it home 3 days after I was born. he took very good care of it and it still looks new.
Here's the problem. We had the engine rebuilt about 10 years ago. I dont remember when it happened if he was driving it or trying to start it but it wont run now. The symptom is when you try to start it, it will turn over but will not start. I did a compression check and it reads 0 psi. Do you guys think it is a valve stuck open?? how far into it do I have to tear into the engine to find this out? Will I have to remove the engine. This will be a winter project as soon as our cub gets done. Thanks.
Here's the problem. We had the engine rebuilt about 10 years ago. I dont remember when it happened if he was driving it or trying to start it but it wont run now. The symptom is when you try to start it, it will turn over but will not start. I did a compression check and it reads 0 psi. Do you guys think it is a valve stuck open?? how far into it do I have to tear into the engine to find this out? Will I have to remove the engine. This will be a winter project as soon as our cub gets done. Thanks.