Recent content by HomeyHal

I don’t think you will find one at the big box stores, try the SnapOn truck. Lifetime warranty.

I know this is a stupid question for many of you, but… does a vertical shaft 8hp flat head use the oil dipper on the end of the rod? It seems like it wouldn’t get down into sump to do any good. And I’ve already been to the tool crib looking for the board stretcher. Mercy please, first rebuild.

Is there any interest here in an ongoing stepwise thread documenting this engine’s re-assembly?

I just put an older 281707 on a Snapper. It came with a one piece flo-jet. According to my outdated engine decoder, yours could have used that as well. You might consider sticking one of those on until you find the Walbro that originally came on on your newer engine.

My bagger is different, but I’ve had some success by purchasing a plastic welding kit. If it’s a simple crack, you can actually make it stronger than new. Mine has several areas that have worn thin from years of sand blasting and I’m still trying to figure out what is the best sheet plastic to...

Thank you Mark, I have the B&S manual that covers both engines. This being my first small engine rebuild, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on OEM parts and went with one of the eBay kits that has everything needed.

Hello, I have two 8HP B&S engines and was hoping to rebuild one as my first small engine rebuild. (I did rebuild a ‘56 Plymouth flathead many years ago when I was a teenager). Both engines were originally on Snapper RERs, but it turns out that one of them has the Synchro-Balance weight. That one...

I appreciate you taking the time to suggest this number. Unfortunately, it was a dead end. I was not able to talk to a real person, and the suggested website returned zero. (Other more common parts were found, so I have confidence that I was entering my numbers correctly). I think there are...

Anybody got a source for decals, series 7, 11, 16, & 20? I’ve looked on eBay, PartsTree, jacks, etc, but haven’t found much other than the large ones. I’m looking for the pin stripe that goes along the rectangular tube, and the small white type on the front “8HP 5 Speed 28 HiVac Disc Drive”

My series 20 has that engine. The carb was leaking through and filling the crankcase. Installed an in-line fuel shut-off and a couple of oil changes later it seems all good. Hopefully it turns out to be as solid as yours. One of the reasons I like the Kohler is they have a spin-on oil filter...

I agree regular white is too stark; I just need to see what the big box has in an off-white/light ivory. It’s not really that much area and a few turns through the yard makes it a stupid question, but I did want something close. Youtube Snapper guru JimJackson tested several reds and most...

I’m restoring a couple of snappers; can anybody recommend a close to original color of white to paint the wheels?

The best one is the one that was pampered. I have a series 11, 16, & 20; I like the 11 best. It has a Kohler engine that has been very dependable. Newer models have more safety features, but I prefer the simpler controls on the older ones. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them. The...