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Thanks for replying. I will have another look. Unfortunately the 6/63m refers to a lot of different makes of engines on the mowers. I ill take some photos and atach them .

Hi, I'm a new member and have a problem with a Tecumseh XL 6.0hp which is on a 6/63M ride on mower. I have lost all compression and the valves are not moving when turning the engine over. I suspect the camshaft is broken and need to open the crankcase. I don't see a way of taking off the...

I hav a briggs 15.5, 500 Intec engine but I cannot find the engine spec's model number etc. It used to be lasered onto the tappet cover but has long since faded. It was not hammered into the cover like most engines. I have the engine dismantled so are there any marks anywhere else on the...

Done that, running sweet, thanks again.

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Thanks I will give them a try.

I have a 2006 or thereabout briggs & stratton I/C 500cc 15.5hp engine. I need to adjust the valves but cannot get the settings as I can't find the engine nunber. It was on the valve cover but has since worn away. How do I find the correct clearances? Any help would be appreciated. I have...

Thanks but I did try that. After a nights sleep I had another look and found out that I was trying to re-assemble with the choke block tha wrong way round. Then it went back easy. Like I said I'm a rubbish mechanic but thanks for the advice anyway, gratefully received.

I've just taken apart my carb on my ECHO 2306 strimmer. No problems there. Cleaned it all up and tried to re'assemble. There the problems started. The carb bolts onto a plastic block (don't know what it's called) with 2 nuts inserted loosly in the back to take the bolts which hold on the...

Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope I don't waste your time. Echo srm2306