I have a 28000-series OHV Briggs&Stratton engine whose piston connecting rod was recently replaced. After reassembling everything, the engine will turn but refuses to start.
I've rule out the following issues:
# The valve clearances have been set according to specs with feeler gauges
# Carb & carb solenoid is working correctly. Thought the old carb might be clogged, but I put in a new carb and there's no change
# Spark plug is sparking
# Thought the year-old gas in the tank might be the culprit so I put in new gas...nothing
I'm at a complete loss as to why the engine won't start. Any ideas as to what the problem might be? TIA