paul hoffman 0 #1 Posted August 14, 2019 I have a 2001 314-8 with a 14 hp kohler. the cam shaft has a compression release. one of the pins broke causing the engine to lock. my question is, can I remove the release feature? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,490 #2 Posted August 14, 2019 If the compression release is not working the starter does not have enough power to turn the engine past the compression stroke. If valves are out of adjustment that also defeats the release and the biggest cause of weak starter complaints. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
