Recent content by JAG43

Key has sheared just a tad which is more than likely throwing the timing off. I’m not seeing any thread holes in the flywheel to attach a puller so I can remove the flywheel and replace the key. Is there some special way to pull the flywheel? John

Valve cover removed, pushrod are still in place and appear to have full range when I turn the flywheel. Squirted fuel in the spark plug hole, hooked everything back up and she did fire but I’m getting flames coming out of the air intake. Have I sheared the key on the flywheel? That’s the next...

Engine is 22HP Briggs &Stratton, Platinum Series, single cylinder in a Craftsman Lawn Tractor. Information on the valve cover is: Model Type. Code 331877 2371 G5 111031ZD

Engine was running just fine until it just stopped. when I crank it it would fire up and seem to run for less than a second Replaced carb, spark plug, fuel filter, took the gas tank out and checked for any obstructions and set the air gap. Still when I crank it it will fire and run for a few...