Stuck Engine and Valves - Briggs Elite Generator

James Condon May 1, 2025
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A local Subscriber Eric gave us his Briggs and Stratton Elite generator after the engine locked up due to rust in the cylinder. He did manage to break the engine free, only realize the valves were not moving. Are the camshaft lobes worn out? Will this engine run again? Generator Model: 030241 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_GXW2Y56hOpGchXYNqZOQ/join If you want to donate to the channel, you can use the YouTube "Super Thanks" feature or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon 3 Jaw Puller: https://amzn.to/4aY2TJu 3-Pound Hammer (ESTWING MRF3LB): https://amzn.to/3vWQFSB Amprobe ACDC-52NAV: https://amzn.to/3vRgRy7 Borescope (DEPSTECH DS520): https://amzn.to/3VJMEd0 Compression Tester (Mityvac MV5530): https://amzn.to/3Qxld4E Cylinder Hone (small): https://amzn.to/4gyZO5a Feeler Gauge (Lisle 68100): https://amzn.to/4aY3gnm Kill A Watt: https://amzn.to/3Ui8WTU Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3UkttqL Squeeze Bottle: https://amzn.to/4cW0GjF Strap Wrench: https://amzn.to/4bXuwmd Test Tank: https://amzn.to/3wi6DXG Threadlocker Permatex 24010): https://amzn.to/4lPqen7 Torch (Bernzomatic TS4000): https://amzn.to/3VjyUXz Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4ct1eMy I no longer use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight changed the recipe. The bottle previously stated "NON-CORROSIVE". Now it says "CORROSIVE", "do not user on Aluminum". It now damages most carburetors. Recently I have been using Simple Green PRO HD with good results. #briggsandstratton #GeneratorRepair #Generator #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo Alternator, Blow-by, Briggs and Stratton, Compression Test, Cylinder, Engine Swap, Fixed, Generator Maintenance, Generator Not Working, Generator, Head Bolts, Hertz, Hone, How To, How to Fix Generator, How-To, Load Test, Milk Shake, Portable Generator Repair, Power Quality, Repair, Rotor Removal, Rust, Seized Engine. Small Engine Repair, Small Engine, Stator Insall, Stuck Engine, Stuck Lifters, THD, Troubleshooting, Valve Clearance, Valve Lash, Valves Not Moving, Water in Oil, Will It Run

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