Kohler kt 17 qs series 2 engine

[glenhes 0]

I have a Wheel Horse 417A with Kohler kt-17 qs series 2 engine. The push rod that opens and closes points went inside engine. I took a piece of coat hanger wire and put in push rod hole and it goes all the way in, long way, no stop. I was very surprised, you can crank engine, no noises. Compression very good on both cylinders.  Tractor didn't use oil, engine was very good. I have never heard of this happening before. Could part of the camshaft have broken? Any help appreciated. email--glenhes@yahoo.com.

Thanks

Glenn

[MarkPalmer 80]

The cam breaking is the only way this could happen. But what is curious to me is how the engine could have any compression if the cam did indeed break. I have not heard of this on the KT's, and can't find anything related to it surfing the net. A new one for the books for sure.

-Mark-

[Jeff-C175 7,195]

I would think if the cam is broke and the valves are closed you will have compression... I think the question then becomes;

 

Do you have compression on every stroke?

 

I've not had my engine apart so am only 'thinking out loud'...