Repairs grasshopper 616 blowen engine

[curt0305]

I have a grasshopper 616 that started using a lot of oil and smoking this summer
will the engine decided to die
looking for a replacement engine that will fit into the 616 with out a lot of retro fitting
any ideas
thanks
Curt0305

 

[BlazNT]

curt0305 we need to know the full model number of the engine you already have.

 

[curt0305]

curt0305 we need to know the full model number of the engine you already have.

it is a Vanguard 16 v-twine
engine family ABSXS.4792HH 279306
eu e11*97/68SA*2004/26*0331*01

just pulled a valve cover and a broken push rod
hope this helps
thanks

 

[BlazNT]

No those are the EPA numbers and do not help. The model number is imprinted into metal somewhere around the exhaust.

 

[curt0305]

No those are the EPA numbers and do not help. The model number is imprinted into metal somewhere around the exhaust.

model is 305447 type 0217-G1 code 0032211
also sending picture

 

[BlazNT]

Try this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-305447-3077-G1-Vanguard-Crankshaft/dp/B007Q8JTG0

 

[SidecarFlip]

Try this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-305447-3077-G1-Vanguard-Crankshaft/dp/B007Q8JTG0

Wowzer, the Harbor Freight Predator is half that price, every day.

 

[curt0305]

thanks
I will take a look