Greg in SC
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I noticed while bush hogging today that I did not have the power I was used to. Engine revs up just fine but stalls under heavy load. After I stopped, I pulled the plugs and did a finger compression test. Three cylinders blew my finger out of the hole but one barely puffed. The engine starts and I hear no slapping or clanging noise. I am guessing a broken compression ring. I did notice a little more than usual white smoke but still not enough to be a mosquito killer machine. I plan on trailering the tractor home tomorrow. What other possibilities are there for this symptom. Should I check something else prior to pulling the head? This is a front mount distributor 8N.