the engine has lost compresion in the left side because of a valve seal coming loose we ordered a new one from sears put it is to loose. my question is there over size seals available & what dues it take to install. Engine model # 461707 Type# 0145-e3

Bob De Vries, May 2009

Do you mean the valve seat, rather than the seal? If so, these seats are pushed into place, and then the aluminium around them is peened over very carefully using a centre punch. This locks the seat in place. However, a new seat should not be slack at all, if its the correct one.

John, May 2009