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No compression in #2 cylinder

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Matt Richards (

10-13-2002 09:23:27




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I just bought my first tractor, a TO-20. The guy selling it said it ran when he last parked it. After verifying that the engine was free I bought it.

Put in new points, new condenser, and new plugs and after an hour we had it running but not on all cylinders. Did a quick compression check and we don't have compression in the #2 cylinder. What type of problems could cause this? What steps do I need to do to diagnose this?

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Larry in Missouri

10-14-2002 09:56:40




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 Re: No compression in #2 cylinder in reply to Matt Richards (VA), 10-13-2002 09:23:27  
All good advice. The problem of 0 compression in an engine can range from a valve stuck open to a hole in the piston. My advice:

Step 1: Remove the gas tank and valve cover and spark plugs. Rotate the engine by hand and make sure all valves go up and down correctly. If they do not, use penetrating oil on the valve stem, maybe tap with a hammer. Continental valve springs are notorious for weakening. I had a Z129 where I could push the valves open with my thumb! If no satisfaction, then:
Step 2: Remove the head and have it examined at a machine shop. They are known to crack. Once you have removed the head, do not crank the or turn the engine until you have secured the sleeves with fender washers and bolts in the head stud holes! You can use short bolts in the holes where the head studs go with fender washers to keep pressure on the cylinder sleeves. Otherwise, it's possible the sleeves will move with the pistons and break the seal with the block.
If the head checks out OK, you're looking at removing the piston to see what the problem is. If there's a hole in it, that should be obvious. But I can't imagine worn rings causing no compression at all!

Good luck!

Larry in Missouri

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Sticky valves

10-14-2002 06:04:40




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 Re: No compression in #2 cylinder in reply to Matt Richards (VA), 10-13-2002 09:23:27  
I tend to agree .. Normally you'll be able to pry the valves loose by lubricating liberally and then gently prying with two screwdrivers or eq.
I have had to tap them with a plastic hammer a few tímes though. Best avoid taking off cyl. head if you won't rebuild.



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Ray,IN

10-13-2002 18:33:08




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 Re: No compression in #2 cylinder in reply to Matt Richards (VA), 10-13-2002 09:23:27  
First I'd check the valves for sticking/rusted in place. Remove the valve cover and this should be evident by turning the engine over slowly and watching the valves and rocker arm assembly.



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