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I tried to operate the rocker on the decompression shaft by hand but I couldn't-seems like the shaft is stuck or corroded where it goes into the valve cover. I didn't want to hammer on it, it looks pretty delicate. I bought the tractor used, I suspect that shaft hasn't moved in a long time...

Thanks Darren, will try.

The compression release cable on my tractor is rusted solid - tried just about everything and can't loosen it. I am going to replace it, but before I do, can I assume that whatever the cable operates is okay? (I know nothing about compression release mechanisms.) Is there a way to test the...

As I mentioned in an earlier thread I have a charging problem with my tractor. The battery tested good, the voltage regulator is new. I think the old one was okay, too, but I replaced it just in case. The alternator tested bad. This is the second alternator in less than 3 years. I bought...

Wolfman, it is the alternator. The battery is so-so but should be okay until winter. Is there an on-line source for alternators ? Can these be rebuilt? Sandor

Thanks, Wolfman, will do

Hello, I'm new to the forum, hope you can help. I have an old (1970's ?) L355SS which has been running great. Last summer I have replaced the alternator and adjusted the voltage regulator so that at the battery I got 13.8 charging voltage. Just recently the battery wouldn't charge. I...