Recent content by troop231

I have a question; this is a bit unusual, and is for a different lawn based project I'm making, but does anyone have any input or help to where I could make/mod a stock self propelled mower transmission to go in reverse simply by changing something inside of that black gearbox? I've never seen...

This may seem a little odd, but I would like to know if it's possible to get a flywheel with ring gear for my Briggs 500 series engine and add an electric start to it? Is this doable from getting a different flywheel from eBay or the likes? I know it may not be worth it, I'm just wondering...

Trying to find out what causes this much oil to leak, but I after tipping my mower MUFFLER side down (correct) oil and gas began dripping out. I've never over filled the oil, and I found the air filter to be soaked in oil, along with some oil in the carburetor and what looks to be some in the...

Hello, I have a new Briggs and Stratton 500 series engine with an oil leak on the bottom of the breather assembly, I tried tightening the bolts and it is still leaking. Kinda bummed a new engine would do this. Here is a picture of the leak: I appreciate any help any of you can offer. :smile: