Recent content by seagiant

Hi, That is what I did with the 3.5 Kool Bore as far as oil and a clean up and it runs now like a Sewing Machine! It was also a give me sitting in the Junk Pile! Put it on a McLaws Edger Frame, and use it every week as I live in Florida, and Yard Work is all year long.

Hi, Thank you, I feel better now about not wanting to dive in and do a full rebuild. I can pull the Head and check the Cylinder Walls, clean the top of the Piston and Valves if needed... Will give me an idea anyway on condition. Could lap valves while there and check/set Lash? Also...

Hi, Was given a L-Head Model 28 1997 12.5 Power Built Briggs Engine. I have no idea on wear or hours used. Was told engine ran when given to last Owner. Wondering about best way to easily tell without running Engine... On how far to go with the clean up or rebuild. Engine has an...

Hi, Well, everybody got to express their views, and have some fun... I admittedly learned more about Small Engine Carbs... That's what Forums are for, ALL good to me! Thanks!

Hi, Thanks for that Forest!!!

Hi, Well...Belief is not the question... From what I can find out they quit making that Walbro LMT and then just used the same number to tag the Nikki with. That looks good on paper and the parts computer down at the shop, but... Does not give the info to find an exact Walbro carb...

Hi, That is not the original carb, that's a Nikki Carb and the original was a Walbro LMT but never found which exact one (no numbers!) Maybe try that 4 barrel Holly! (good rep!) Thanks!

Hi, Soooo.....What was the original Carb put on this Engine out of the Factory??? Engine Model, Type, and Code has been provided! Thank you!

Hi, Thanks, that Flo-Jet (2 piece) is what I have on my 9HP Power Built! I think I can find a Walbro.

Hi, To be honest this whole project is probably not needed, but as I get older, electric start would be a good thing and... The Engine on the Snapper now is a 9HP and the 12.5 would be welcome. I would have to add a Battery and Solenoid, along with a new Switch but no problem. Thanks...

Hi, Thanks, made a call to a Shop in the next town... Told the Owner I was looking for used B&S Engine Parts... He said I could run by and look in the pile, so will see what I can find, I like that! Might have found another good place to scrounge! Rather buy a Walbro and rebuild it...

Hi, Saw this, using a Chinese Knock off!

Hi, Thank you very much, I hope to stay away from the Nikki Carbs altogether by going with a used Walbro. They do seem to be available, if looked for. Nice link on the different Carbs, still amazed, I can't find exactly what model Carb this Engine had when it left Briggs?

Hi, Thanks, I can believe it... A LOT of things screwed up these days, but... Better not go there, maybe an actual Owner, of this Engine will chime in with an actual, LMT- number.

Hi, Thanks, looks like that is my best bet, unless, I get more info, from say an actual Owner that can tell me more. Seems it should work with the Linkage. "Funny", that I can't find the EXACT info I need, but no one seems surprised! Does not say much about B&S's, organization even...