Lawn and Garden Equipment Repair and Restoration

6.

Advanced Diagnostics and Engine Overhaul

6.1.

Comprehensive Engine Assessment

6.1.1.

Performance Testing

6.1.1.1.

Compression Testing

6.1.1.2.

Leak-Down Testing

6.1.1.3.

6.1.2.

Visual Inspection Techniques

6.1.2.1.

External Component Assessment

6.1.2.2.

Internal Component Evaluation

6.1.2.3.

Wear Pattern Analysis

6.2.

Engine Disassembly

6.2.1.

Systematic Teardown Procedures

6.2.1.1.

Component Labeling

6.2.1.2.

Part Organization

6.2.1.3.

Documentation Methods

6.2.2.

Component Inspection

6.2.2.1.

Dimensional Measurements

6.2.2.2.

Surface Condition Assessment

6.2.2.3.

Crack Detection

6.2.3.

Failure Analysis

6.2.3.1.

Seizure Patterns

6.2.3.2.

Bearing Failure Types

6.2.3.3.

Valve and Seat Damage

6.2.3.4.

Connecting Rod Failure

6.3.

Engine Rebuilding

6.3.1.

Cylinder and Piston Service

6.3.1.1.

Cylinder Boring

6.3.1.2.

Cylinder Honing

6.3.1.3.

Piston Ring Installation

6.3.1.4.

Ring End Gap Setting

6.3.2.

Crankshaft Service

6.3.2.1.

Journal Inspection

6.3.2.2.

Bearing Installation

6.3.2.3.

Crankshaft Alignment

6.3.2.4.

End Play Adjustment

6.3.3.

Valve Train Service

6.3.3.1.

6.3.3.2.

6.3.3.3.

Valve Guide Service

6.3.3.4.

6.3.3.5.

Valve Adjustment

6.3.4.

6.3.4.1.

Gasket Installation

6.3.4.2.

Sealant Application

6.3.4.3.

Torque Sequence

6.3.4.4.

Break-In Procedures

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