Champion Generator

[TomBexley]

Pull the plug first too, but if liquid comes out I'd add one more check before trying to start it again: look at the engine oil and make sure the crankcase hasn't picked up gasoline. A leaking carb needle can fill the cylinder, and some of that fuel can get past the rings. If the oil level is mysteriously high or it smells strongly of gas, I'd change it before running the engine. Then with the plug out, turn it over by hand/pull cord first and see whether it moves normally. If it's still mechanically tight with the plug removed, then I'd start looking beyond compression release and hydrolock.

 

[john in la]

I called Champion to make sure the cam was still available before I dig into this thing.
Got 50 in stock and when he told me the price of $18 I about fell out my chair.
No wonder they break.
I wonder if it is plastic ????

Feeler gauge will be here tomorrow so I will adjust valves and if that does not work I will put this on my list of things to do.
Hurricane season is about over so I have till next summer to get it done.