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Also keep in mind that with the some electric mechanical shift bendix type starters that due to the mechanical design the solenoid en-gauges/shifts the bendix pinion gear into the flywheel slightly BEFORE the starter motor starts spinning (slightly before the solenoid contacts make to spin the...

That sounds like it's might work ok because you are still using the starter's existing solenoid as the shift bendix gear mechanical and the add on solenoid's CONTACTs in parallel with the starter's solenoid contacts. Make sure you do not use a wimpy China type add-on solenoid. The reason i say...

Just curious. You say you REPLACED THE STARTER MOTOR and the solenoid contacts are not making good contact. It's a solenoid shift type starter and the solenoid is on the starter housing. I've seen the mechanical bendix shift linkages on those type starters get worn and act like bad solenoid and...

Appears you need to consider a replacement engine. Several riding mowers used that type engine. (and salvage prices and or running [price would be less than cost of the parts you need. You need to consider looking for a vertical shaft engine replacement. I've got couple snapper's, a old Gravely...

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Read post #20 and 23 twice. Then go back nd read post 20 again. Use a pressure/vacuum tester gauge such as a mityvac. (to test the carb needle/seat and the gas tank venting. (If it's the Nikki clone type single barrel carbs the needle/seat can be ok but internal seals above the plastic can...

You asked: Has anyone tried running one of these engines WITHOUT the counterweight inside??? I thought about eventually removing the counterbalance with my knocking briggs that I set back but have not had a chance to try such yet. I think the knock on this one is the counterbalance guide...

Good to see you back Startech. seen this posted: People need help, and people need people. AND reminds me of this statement that I seen sometime back. I was a people person, but people ruined it for me. Stay Calm.

Model number from the 1980 MURRY mower? (complete tractor model number) 36 inch cut is probably a 2 blade deck Might leave the blades off and test the vib's. Also leaving the blades off will be safer when off the mower with the pto en-gauged to watch the deck and belt for vibs. Stay safe

Instead of immediately loosening the INTAKE valve adjuster and fiddling around with taking the INTAKE valve lash to minimum specs to check for compression release I just use feeler gauge under the rocker valve stem and take the lash to minimum using the gauge and check for crank through. Saves...

Couple tips to condsider When ordering parts like rings pay attention to the CODE ID. Briggs changes parts numbers going by the code on lots of their engines, especially the OHV type.(including the rings parts numbers. I've used rings from little red barn that sells on amazon with good results...

I had not read your post #34 carefully. Some good info in your post #34 link about the swirl plate. The service bulletin mentioned in your link indicates the swirl plate for black smoke at some temps due to the fuel not atomizing correctly. (some of the carb engines did not use it) I've noticed...

You say: I guess what you are saying is to use either the paper gaskets or o-rings, but not both??? Yes you can use both. Sometimes the old square shouldered o rings do not want to go back in place so I just give them a toss. Keep in mind that a slight spit can be due to carbon buildup inside...

Post up a picture of the swirl plate you mention? If it did not have one when you took it apart I probably would have not used such. I do not trust the rubber intake o rings. I take flat gasket material and make paper gasket about 3/32 inch thick. You can even use a cereal box but about 2 or 3...

I've got into the same thing with some small gen carbs, especially the China Honda clone engines. A Honda engine carb is about only thing that is priced reasonable about Honda. I've put Honda carbs onto the China clones. What I did was find the close to same size Honda engine model then look for...

So you got a smooth slow speed and top end when the governor was BYPASSED? (reason I'm aking is you say you are looking for carb parts. Why do you need carb parts if the engine ran smooth??????????????

Good info: AS Rivets says AND you are whipping on a dead horse. Time to throw in the greasy towel on that one. It's a good thing to get the model, type and code from old or any engine FIRST (if it's not rusted so bad to be visible and sometimes a Bubba has installed another air cowling and the...

Right, the plastic pair is usually $40-60. If you only have one broken now you will have a spare. The other one will break soon. Just a hint: One thing that breaks the high type plastic often is mowing sideways on a slope with the bagger heavy. The side force on the downhill side wimpy wheel is...

Something that should be simple really being a pain mainly due to replacements not being correct size. You say: The fit is just not snug enough to the tank opening, even with the gas line nipple installed. I've seen that on some plastic tanks, especially on the large rear tanks on lawn tractors...

Probably several other brands that use that same wimpy high priced PLASTIC wheels at $40 set I've had experience with those walk behind with the large rear plastic wheels, especially the ones that have a rear bagger. For a permanent fix I have replaced the plastic ones with steel center ones...

That jet is going to need a NEW o ring. What you seen is a sign that the carb wants a kit. (might as well knuckle down and do such. Here is some info for you to review. Also note that the rubber gasket ABOUT the emulsion tube MUST BE ingood shape and not leak. It will let gas in and appear as...

You will get some replies now that you have posted the ID info. Here is a link to IPL parts list for your engine. https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/200000-399999-series/31q700-to-31q799/31q777-0466-e1 It came out with 3...

You do not have to remove the valve cover to get the info, UNLESS some Bubba installed the cover upside down. If a twin Bfiggs it's usually on the top of the right side valve cover (as you are setting in the seat looking forward) Be sure to get all correct when posting. Sometimes a 3 is a 8 etc...

If holding it a idle gets a good low idle. Disconnect the governor spring or you can leave the governor spring connected but slowly increase the carb throttle to about 3000 rpm manually. If defeating the governor (if taking the governor out of control gets a smooth run the governor spring is...

What happens if you add little bit of choke? Does the engine idle smooth if you manually hole the throttle to idle? Post up a link to the carb that you bought and installed? (so we cam get an idea of the type carb you are flogging)

If it's a Overhead valve type Briggs get the engine info from the top of a valve cover.

Post up a picture of the tank. I've had same issues with some of those plastic tanks. One size does not fit all in this case. I can get them sealed if I take the tank off and instead of using gas I use water after I have done the seal job or at first just use soapy water like when looking for a...

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link too several. (keep your old one if you still have it. You can get just the 4 screw or 3 screw pump only kit by itself if needed. Here is a link to se3veral on fleece bay. Seen a used one for $20 free ship and 30 day returns. Them carbs usually re-build user friendly. Quite often if one has...

You may know this. (just mentioning another Nikki thing for this type carb) Seems little strange that the large o ring is in the bottom of the plastic pickup tube when you pull the bowl. (it's quite common to see the o ring stay in the emulsion tube when the bowl is first removed instead of...

Look at the pictures at outdoor link of the jet holes under the top plate. When the carb is off the engine and the bowl off the carb you can see light through two of the holes looking towards the bowl. On the other end of the channels from the jet holes is just small slits and a tag wire will...

Free money back returns if it don't work properly. If it don't work ok get another. Don't be surprised if it don't act smooth.

Would you repeat that in redneck lingo?

Edited post #23 about the o ring you mentioned.

If you watch the video I sent the big o ring is suppose to be on the raised portion in the bowl instead of the pickup tube and it seats itself into the pickup tube as the bowl is installed. (this is casually mentioned at about 5:40-6:00 of the first part of the video when he pulls off the bowl)...

Poodlehead. Did you get the Nikki to fly high and smooth?

I do not have any specs. I seen the same thing on my knocking briggs. (counterbalance raised groove surface weat at the sump end) What you mention is what I also seen on my engine that I mention in post #6 and 9. I could see some wear on the counterweight raised groove on the sump. I installed a...

Straight wired but is fused at 5 amps. Nothing has changed as far as wiring since Voltage is lower than it should be when clutch is energized. (and you say it's direct wired to the battery) if so the wiring is too small or bad connections. If the 5 amp fuse never opens/blows and it has a melt...

Yep, some of the older Doge autos used LH lug nuts on the left side of the vehicle. Ford is another one had LH lug nuts. Had to keep a heads up back then. The end of the lug stud sometimes had a small L stamped into the end of the stud. He appears to be on the left side front maybe and...

You say: clutch is straight wired to the battery. it's melts until it's toast. You answered your own question. A corrects size fuse usually prevents the melting and toasting. What is the model # of your gravely tractor and engine and the part number or model number of the clutches you are...

Got it. Applying heat and tightening the lug nut with the floor jack instead of loosening AND If that tire is still aired up, it's a big bomb as the heat builds. They have a black rubber glove on for additional safety hand protection.

AND I've seen the starter solenoids contacts stick and the starter keeps running when the engine is running and the operator not aware of such until they turn the key off to kill the engine and the starter is still running and buzzing trying to crank the engine. Do a good electrical test BEFORE...

Right: Just because it has the eye popping green and yeller paint does not make better. and all JD is doing is buying the Kawasaki starter and charging you for the Green and Gold paint.

Another thing that I consider is Amazon Prime free no questions asked returns. Sometimes costs little more up front to get the option of a free MONEY BACK return guarantee. You get the free return even if it's your fault that you did not get what you thought you wanted.

To the Original Poster (OP): shielded vs sealed or ZZ vs RS You can find lots of info on-line about shielded vs sealed bearing. (or z vs zz vs RS vs 2RS. Here is just one link that eventually indicates that 2RS sealed type bearings might be better in some lawn mower applications. (2=sealed both...

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I do the same.

Just something to think about: This also really does not answer your question about if the seals actually seal the bearings. BUT what I've seen is: (Im referring to roller bearing of the type you refer to, not timken tapered bearings. In last few years for NEW replacement lawn tractor bearings...

What usually causes most emergency generators problems is long term storage without any exercise which includes long term storage of gasoline in the fuel tank and carb.

maybe its characteristic of these engines? No, it's not typical for these engines. I did not do any precise measurements with mics on the one I mentioned above. I could see some wear on the sump end of the block where the counterbalance has the guide groove boss. I'm thinking I'll eventually go...