Broken Predator Compression Release? - High Compression and Hard to Start

This Predator generator is in new condition and has almost no hours on the engine. The prior owner went to start it and found it was very hard to pull over. The compression release appears to be broken and the engine is at full compression. He called Harbor freight to order a new camshaft and was told the part is not available. So he sold it to Kenny who passed it along to me. Lets dig in and verify the diagnosis and fix the decompression system. Generator Model: Item: 68529 Camshaft: 68529-44 Trick to free a stuck compression release (sometimes): https://youtu.be/6oU2PM0IUPk Amprobe ACDC-52NAV THD Meter: https://amzn.to/3TDbLwX Assemble Lube: https://amzn.to/3JAJiTG Compression Tester: https://amzn.to/3LJ00Tr Dead-blow Hammer: https://amzn.to/40wHy4V Depstech DS520 Borescope: https://amzn.to/3LFLPyH Feeler Gauge: https://amzn.to/40rL1kZ Fuel Petcock: https://amzn.to/3yYi2cR Gasket Kit: https://amzn.to/42yhHLr Kill A Watt: https://amzn.to/3FHUCw6 Oscilloscope (ADS1013D): https://amzn.to/3FLtmwW Puller: https://amzn.to/3lwovJ5 Ryobi 1/2" Impact: https://amzn.to/3JBTzPA Squirt Bottle: https://amzn.to/3JXsTKy dB Meter: https://amzn.to/3TxDLSB I use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-heavy-duty-degreaser-42998.html Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon If you want to donate to the channel, you can use the YouTube "Super Thanks" feature or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT #GeneratorRepair #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo #PredatorEngine #PredatorGenerator #HarborFreight ACR, Alternator, Borescope, Broken Compression Release, Compression Release, Compression Test, Engine Cover, Feeler Gauge, Fixed, Flooding Carburetor, Full Compression, Generator, Hertz, High Compression, How To, How-To, Leaking Gas, Load Test, Predator Generator, Predator, Rebuild, Repair, Rotor, Small Engine, Stator, Stuck Compression Release, Sump Cover, Tear Down, Teardown, Troubleshooting, Valve Clearance, Valve Lash, Volts, Wiring