Briggs Won’t Turn Over? Check This Before Replacing the…

If your Briggs & Stratton engine won’t turn over and seems hard to crank, don’t replace the starter just yet. In this video at Raley’s Small Engines, T-Bone shows how to check the compression release bump on the camshaft to determine whether your issue is a bad camshaft or just a valve adjustment. This Troy-Bilt mower came in acting like a starter or battery problem, but the real issue can often be inside the engine. I’ll walk you through how to inspect the rocker arms and watch for the compression release bump so you can diagnose the problem before spending money on parts you don’t need. We also demonstrate the TOPDON TC002C Duo Thermal Camera, which can help diagnose electrical and mechanical issues by showing heat differences. In this video we use it to look at: • starter wiring heat • exhaust temperature differences • trailer wheel bearings • vehicle brake temperatures • home heat loss and insulation • thermal footprints on the floor This is a handy diagnostic tool for mechanics, DIY repairs, and home inspections. TOPDON TC002C Duo Thermal Camera ➡️ PRODUCT LINK: https://amzn.to/4t6MFqP Subscribe to Raley’s Small Engines for small engine repair tips, diagnostics, and real-world shop repairs. And check out my other channel for projects, builds, and outdoor adventures: 🎣 T-Bone After Hours CHANNEL LINKS Raley’s Small Engines    / @raleyssmallengines   T-Bone After Hours    / @tboneafterhours   AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some product links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the channel may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. HASHTAGS #RaleysSmallEngines #TBoneAfterHours #SmallEngineRepair #BriggsAndStratton #BriggsEngine #CompressionRelease #CamshaftFailure #ValveAdjustment #TroyBilt #SmallEngineDiagnostics #EngineWontTurnOver #HardToCrank #TopDon #TopDonThermalCamera #ThermalCamera #MechanicLife #LawnMowerRepair #OutdoorPowerEquipment KEYWORDS briggs wont turn over, briggs compression release, briggs camshaft failure, briggs hard to crank, briggs engine compression release test, troy bilt mower repair, lawn mower wont crank, small engine repair, briggs valve adjustment, briggs camshaft problem, how to check compression release briggs, lawn mower starter problem, small engine diagnostics, raleys small engines, tbone small engine repair, tbone after hours, topdon thermal camera, topdon tc002c duo, thermal camera diagnostics, lawn mower engine troubleshooting Affiliate Disclosure Some of the product links in this description may be affiliate links. This means if you purchase through these links, the channel may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Raley’s Small Engines LLC and T-Bone After Hours. Copyright / Content Use Notice © Raley’s Small Engines LLC / T-Bone After Hours. All rights reserved. Video, audio, and original content on these channels are the property of Raley’s Small Engines LLC and T-Bone After Hours and may not be copied, re-uploaded, or reused without permission. Sharing the video link is always welcome.