Very nice video.! You Should have just enough compression to get running and maybe the rings will re seat. You’ll never see 120 psi on a old Briggs flat head. These were designed in the 40s where gasoline was pretty his and miss (lol) depending where you lived, so they kept the CR low. You’ll probably get 80psi on a good day
Thanks! I'm pretty sure the gauge reads low. The "seat of the pants" gauge (just by feel on the starter rope) feels pretty good. I think it'll fire once I get spark figured out.
Very nice video.! You Should have just enough compression to get running and maybe the rings will re seat. You’ll never see 120 psi on a old Briggs flat head. These were designed in the 40s where gasoline was pretty his and miss (lol) depending where you lived, so they kept the CR low. You’ll probably get 80psi on a good day
Thanks! I'm pretty sure the gauge reads low. The "seat of the pants" gauge (just by feel on the starter rope) feels pretty good. I think it'll fire once I get spark figured out.