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Russ Johnson

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  1. Your problem is valve adjustment in the engine or a stuck compression release on the camshaft. If you're comfortable turning wrenches, remove the valve cover and check the valve clearance at TDC. .006 on intake, .008 on exhaust. If the clearance is right, put your thumb on the exhaust valve rocker arm and slowly pull the engine over. The exhaust valve should move slightly just before TDC. If it doesn't, the compression release on the cam is broken or stuck with debris. Probably best to take this to a shop.


  2. Usually larger ticket items (equipment and drums of chemical) can be purchased locally cheaper or comparably priced when "shipping and handling" are factored in. A 550 lb drum shipped by itself can run $120.00 to $175.00 in freight costs. A distributor will ship in between 5,000 and 10,000 lbs of freight at a time, at a cost of $.07 -$.09 per lb. Equipment is also usually shipped free freight for minimum orders, usually 3 - 5 at a time.


  3. Hey, jnoden, there should be a small brass valve on the right side of the pump manifold on the high pressure part with a piece of tubing going into the side of the inlet strainer. These easy start valves sometimes fail. Start the machine, squeeze the trigger, and crimp the tubing with pliers. If pressure comes up, you've found your culprit.

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