Well, that was interesting

[RJ Hamner 1,005]

The C-160 just wasn't running right. Started with new points, plug, filters. 

I had put an aftermarket carb on it but had found a good Carter N in the correct size so I rebuilt it.

Got it started this afternoon and had it running at about half speed to warm it up so I could make the final adjustment to the carb.

It purred along for about 4 minutes and just quit.

First thought was "out of gas".  Looked in the tank and sure enough it was really low so I filled it up.

Tried to start it again .....NOTHING

Went and rechecked everything ....NOPE

Got out the can of starting fluid...NOPE

Pulled the plug and noticed the gap was ZERO.  Re-gapped and tried again.  Same thing again no gap.

Pulled the head.  Looked normal.

When I cycled the engine I noticed that the exhaust valve didn't fully retract.

Was able to remove the exhaust valve with two fingers!!!!!

Guess I am in the market for a new set of keepers and a few gaskets.

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Sorry to hear that Bob but keepers happen.. C-160 ??  maybe I should just come get it .....

[RJ Hamner 1,005]

There was a moment this afternoon..........

[Handy Don 11,820]

10 minutes ago, RJ Hamner said:

There was a moment this afternoon..........

Of course there was! What frustration.

[JoeM 7,870]

57 minutes ago, RJ Hamner said:

Was able to remove the exhaust valve with two fingers!!!!!

Wow buddy! Hang in there.