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You have lots of extra steel to work with if you take advantage of such before you screw it up further. I would think about just carefully drilling and taping to another size machine bolt. A size larger or if you have not screwed it up too much yet even smaller like 1/4-20. No need in trying to...

You will find that most generally saving a saved search is best to use two or 3 descriptions and maybe a used part will surface and at least one with the Briggs part number only in case a New Old Stock (NOS) surfaces. If you do a saved search for example a FLANGE BEARING you will get all kinds...

Also a saved search on flea bay will sometimes find a hard to find part. (and if you want to try for a spare)

Online search indicates partssupplies might not be very legit, possibly a phishing website.

AND a mityvac pressure/vacuum tester is a good thing if you plan on working on chainsaws. Do not confuse this mityvac leak test with a leak down tester that is used with a air supply that is used for checking 4 cycle gas engines for bad valves, rings, or head gaskets.

If you are asking about removing the welch plug to clean the carb and install a rebuild kit the answer is usually No to removing the welch plug and most generally rebuild kit cost about same as a replacement carb withtuneup kit not counting your time involved. Have to be careful or you can get...

You might consider using some fuse type breakers instead of constantly replacing fuses. They are reasonable priced. I keep some around for such use. Also get some fuse holders for the breakers and You can fuse down in the branch circuits. For example use a 20-25 amp as the main fuse but go with...

Here is some info about small engine compression testers and some more info at the arborist site with a search. You have to be careful when compression testing small cc engines and make sure your tester is truthful. I've had guys bring me chainsaws and other small cc engines that they had...

Let him spend his time finding the parts. Quite often this is what it required to get a owner of old equipment the experience of what is required of a mechanic to try to repair their cherished equipment. (especially when they buy the wrong parts, but better them than you)

Have you tried going up a incline with the deck off after the drive belts gets warm???. This is too see if it will pull ok instead of just seem ok across flat ground with cold belts. I've seen cold belts pull ok for awhile AND both belts HAVE TO be replaced as a set. Simply installing the deck...

Check out Crown Products, Inc. 3 locations in USA. They have been around since dirt. I get into old NLA stuff quite often, for example pumps, Hydraulic jacks. Quite often I see stuff like you see, not really worth the effort and pain and I send it to my donor salvage.

Just couple hints: Do a static governor adjust. Make sure the throttle CABLE is located proper under the cable clamp so as to get a choke and return to low rpms when the throttle on the dash is moved to idle. Sometimes and this takes a bit of trial and error: Because the governor shaft only...

Just another hint to not overlook. May not be your issue but just saying, it's not always the mechanical release that causes issues. I've seen some of the Briggs single cylinder Intek cam's that the cam lobe wears down. Not enough lift.. Seen one that was almost completely round.

Just some more general info about your engine: Another GOOD reason you need to REALIZE is IF the compression release on the camshaft is broken, chunks of metal pieces is being churned in the engine oil sump and WILL EVENTUALLY make their way into gears internally and completely ruin the engine...

Yes, leave the feeler in place if you want to save lots time at first. You can crank the engine with a 1/2 inch ratchet on the flywheel nut to SLOWLY turn the engine and watch for the intake bump holding the feeler gauge in manually held in place first with lash in specs then gradually reducing...

I've had good luck with the clone carb's from HIPA on Amazon. Most generally Amazon has a FREE return full refund also with a certain number of days so look for such. If it won't work ok and you think it's the carb just return.. You will find that the WALBRO carbs are NLA. If you try to use a...

What I do instead of WASTING time IMMEDIATELY adjusting intake valve lash when I FIRST encounter SUSPECTED valve lash issues, instead of immediately adjusting the intake lash with tools, I just check using feeler gauges and whatever it gauges, for example .006, I just insert a .003 gauge to...

The compression release is on the intake valve. set the intake valve lash at .003 with the piston 1/4 inch past TDC on the COMPRESSION STROKE. If it still hangs insert a .002 feeler under the rocker so as to take the lash to .001 and test crank thru with the spark plug cable disconnected. I've...

Explain Hard to Start is it hanging up on compression stroke, not cranking fast or what?

The fuel solenoid does not stop fuel from leaking into the crankcase. It's a antiback fire solenoid. Just let the engine idle for awhile before killing. It's not really needed. Some guys just cut off the plunger instead of spending big buck to replace something that is not needed. Also it's best...

That is the same plugs that I use because they are readily available. I really do not like CHAMPION plugs but they last a long time in the opposed twins. If you ever run into a opposed twin that will not start up when the engine is hot and you install new plugs and it's ok for awhile and does...

The little throttle shaft dust sponge is in some of those type carb gasket kits. (easily overlooked when it falls on the floor) When the carb gets old they usually just rot away and no one ever knew they were ever in place.

I just noticed that in Post #1 the air filter metal base has a screen. In post #8 no screen. I've never seen a screen at the base. Good idea to capture a base screw if one gets loose. I've found a base screws under intake valve and also imbedded in top of piston. Have to do a double gasket or...

If you do not have a service manual search on-line for how to set the valve lash at .003-.005. (and sometimes on some older engines the valve lash will change again after the engine is operated awhile requiring a adjustment for a 2nd time. (so do not be surprised if you have to do such)...

Strange one you need to be aware of on that carb. You also need to replace the upper old gasket on that Nikki carb. Trying to reuse the old gasket will result in gas seeping and BYPASSING the needle/seat. You can see such once the gasket is removed and you are aware of such. I pressure test the...

little leak, big leak In the category of being just a little bit pregnant.

What is even more exciting is do that with a flooded chainsaw between your legs when it ignites. (spark plug out) Looks like a fire breathing dragon at the crotch vital area on fire. It gets worse trying to whack out the britches flames without severely bruising your vitals. You will not ever...

Some general info about the Briggs twins: (from experience) Keep a heads up on the 3 screws that hold the air filter base. If one vibrates loose it has a direct shot into the intake and into the engine. I've found some engines with a screw imbedded into the top of the piston or hung under the...

I see in one of your posts that you wished the carb for them had adjustable jets. Some do. I have some that have one adjustment jet. Some can be very critical (1/8 turn) for good idle from cold to hot engine. I have several in operation that are the non-adjustable and they work good, but every...

I checked and the 1N4007 is what I use. They are trouble free unless molested. I think maybe a guy by the handle of Star tech on this site recommended those to me few years ago.

No. Not really on the Briggs twin Inteks engines. The diodes usually fail due to a external cause. (for example a leakage current in the ignition switch) But as you found they can be a real pain when one gets intermittent erratic I don't remember the 1NXXXX numbers on the diodes I use as...

Did you get a HIPA carb? (just wondering) If it runs smoother but throttle rpms are way off check the STATIC GOVERNOR ADJUST.

I've got a pile of grease guns also. When I was younger and in the hay fields with Dad my job was to grease the eq when they were taking a break, when I was not hauling hay. (and make sure the water can had ice) Had to refill the old style grease guns from a 5 gal bucket of grease, then usually...

Seen this from ebay that they are sold our right now. I would ADD this description as a saved search also. Be aware that you will get some notices that ARE NOT exactly the cable you are looking for, so review the pictures carefully even if the part number matches. OEM 196002 532196002 Craftsman...

They cannot text with greasy thumbs or do a You tube google search. Phone becomes slippery. The grease and dirt will get on their phone screen. (and Lava soap is too harsh on hands and fingers that text) Several people (mower operators) do not know how to refill a grease gun or that they are...

As a final attempt you might try: If you can find a part number go to ebay and do a saved search. If none appears right now you will get a email when one matching your search DESCRIPTION appears. I would do at least two saved searches, one with just a description and using your mower model...

check out this link. https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/the-big-disconnect-seperate-machine-and-engine-information-is-needed-we-are-not-mind-readers.81338/

Just a hint about UV viewing light, etc. What I did at first to make sure I could see the UV ok with the intended light when I first started is mix little bit of dye into some motor oil, just small amount of oil and a drop of dye stir it good and then see if you can see it in daylight, then in...

Be careful. If it blows/spits out gas when the spark plug is removed a ignition spark can easily ignite the spewing gas. Engine model, type and code will be helpful to US.

As star tech indicates the use of UV dye can make sure you are working on sealing in the correct place. You might get a surprise that the leak is not where you think. Hot oil leak can mislead very easily and I've seen oil not leak when cold. Automotive stores usually has or can get UV dye KIT...

Hump up AND GET ER DUN You did good.

I've been doing that type tumbling for several years, all sizes of mostly gas tanks. (tanks that are NLA or very costly). I've got a tractor with a 3ft diameter rear tires so I can tumble really slow. If they have pin holes I use Red Kote. Really surprised at some of the old tanks how shiny they...

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Also I noticed when looking at the posts (8 pages) that the 1st carb was running lean (needed some choke) and the 2nd $9 China carb was running rich (choke made it worse) The carb jets were swapped but still same symptoms. You took a chance on a China $9 carb and struck out. If none of the...

I do not see where you have done this. You DO NOT need a tachometer for this test. To eliminate the governor hunting instead of disconnecting the governor linkage I just simply manually hold the carb throttle at a fixed position and since it appears that your engine is suppose to run at around...

Just a hint: I would suspect the 20 amp fuse holder and the #3 terminal of the engine harness connector FIRST and next the connection at the starter solenoid terminal I would check DC voltage across the #3 terminal of the 6 terminal connector and also across the fuse holder with the engine...

The 26-27v DC you are reading should be close to ZERO. It is indicating that you have a bad connection between the center terminal of the regulator and the pos post of the battery. (most generally bad connections are at a fuse holder) If it's the 3 terminal regulator, The wire that is on the B+...

try this link for some info https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/the-big-disconnect-seperate-machine-and-engine-information-is-needed-we-are-not-mind-readers.81338/

Was that made in 1864??

If it quits at exactly the 20min run time, try resetting your timer when it gets to 15 min and see if it runs longer. That being a Briggs it might be taking a AI programmed rest break and resting every 20 min time out so as to not wear itself out working too long and hard.