NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

[cncfoam]

I have a Force 9.9 1987, no compression in the top cylinder. Where's the first place to look? Can reeds cause this problem?
Mark

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

Reeds don't usually cause that.A bad head gasket will.Remove the plug and look in for damage.Or remove the head and look at the gasket.J

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

Remove the plug and make sure the piston is moving when you turn the flywheel,a broken connecting rod will cause zero compression.

 

[cncfoam]

Re: NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

Thanks guys, it was the head gasket. Whats the best way to flatten the head? It has a little rock to it when I put it on a piece of glass, can slip a .003" shim under it.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

Any good machine shop can do that.Where are you?? Profile??? J

 

[cncfoam]

Re: NO Compession top cylinder Force 9.9

Michigan, I have a buddy that works in a machine shop, see if he can do it for me......Thanks