Recent content by lavatan

That's also a problem. I didn't know that. I would just put a new engine in it but the problem I have is this mower is kind of a unicorn in that it uses pulleys on both sides of the crank. As the engine sits the top pulley drives the front wheel that spins 360* and the bottom drives the blades...

I have a replacement piston/rings. In this engine the cylinder is part of the sump and comes as one assembly. I didn't think it would be that hard to find these parts but I suppose with the engine being almost 30 years old is problematic.

I will definitely take this into consideration and send out some feelers. I'm not aware of any small engine salvage yards near me but I've never really looked either. Thanks for the suggestion.

I should also say that the con rod and counterweight shattered when the engine seized.

There is so much gouging and galling in the cylinder walls, crank journal and connection rod that it's not feasible to reuse the parts.

Hello, The B&S engine on my Swisher Big Mow seized last year. I would like to get the engine rebuilt as the mower has sentimental value to me. I can find most parts except for the most important ones. I can't find the crankshaft, counterweight or cylinder assembly. I will list the model and...