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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...

link to new thread???

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...

The carb you mention is not the correct one for his engine. His is the 2 barrel Nikki type that does not like ethanol gas. part number for his might be 791230 but he did not post up his engine code. I've had better luck re-kitting a real Nikki 2 barrel vs rolling the dice and trying to replace...

AND after taking out the 4 screws in the top cover peck on the top cover with a screwdriver handle and then the gasket has to stay on the top cover as the cover is removed. With care you can use a small putty knife or a long pocket knife plate and gently go round the edge and work the gasket...

If you come back with more engine questions you need to post the engine model, type and code. The mechanic you let work on it THAT HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS A LONG TIME that could not do you or the engine any good is ????????????????. At least his labor price was right. I would not take it back that...

Keep us posted. I've had same issue with couple of those single cylinder Inteks. Low speed knock that sounds like a rod. I pulled the counterbalance from another donor engine and same symptoms. The donor engine had a bad crankshaft or I would have swapped the complete assembly. I set the engine...

I have a chain hoist mounted and hang lawn tractors straight up if needed. I could skin them if they had hair and hide. I have to pull the battery and make sure oil/gas is contained if they go completely vertical.

Here is a link to some info about your Nikki (Briggs) carb. How to ID which kit or parts you need. The 2nd link is how to work on your carb. Use the Briggs name when looking for part numbers on-line. You tube video part 1: (newer style aluminum float bowl Nikki) USE KIT 54832 @ $7 I've...

Since that is a OHV Twin Intek and when doing a compression test I set both intake valves at approx .010-,012 and re-test compression and compare one cylinder to the other. (make sure the ex valve lash is not too tight if you see the compression still low on either cylinder. Should be around...

look here for IPL https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/100000-19z999-series/130200-to-130299/130202-1915-01 Appears maybe the oil got thinned out from the puking fuel and it lost a rod. Remove the recoil and See if you can turn...

thinking my father in law tried to remove it at some point and didnt finish. It does have the carriage bolt head up above that is hard to access. Your other belt will probably work ok now that you fixed the idler.

Also, You really have to keep a heads up on idler pulley alignment on that type motion drive. Sometimes just removing a idler to check the bearing or to replace a un-noticed spacer on top of the idler will fall off and not be noticed for re-installing/re-assembly.

Just a hint to make the valve lash adjustment little more user friendly labor wise on the old valve in head L-Head engines.. If you find that the intake valve lash is below specs (valve lash too close) and you remove the valve to remove/grind some off the valve stem off, do not use a power...

You are rolling the dice when operating expensive electronics (or any electronics) and smart appliances from a small emergency gen. If you need tv think about getting a small less expensive tv for such. (or invest in a inverter gen) Some owners manuals of electronics mention such. (in the...

You have lots of questions: first 130 volts is not TOO HIGH for your gen. (can be 135v if necessary. The small emergency gens go for an average of 115-120 volts. with a 80% load or approx 2400-3200 watts resistive load (non-motor), load -no-load. Freq is read with a Hertz meter sometimes called...

Temporary Service maybe. Wondered why price of vise grips keeps going up.

Here is a link to view some Briggs Pulsa jet carbs and tips for repairing. https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/ One of the holes under the pump diaphragm connects to the pickup tube. If you have air supply you can try blowing air through the pump hole or up through the screen. The other option...

Surging and hunting: Try manually (with your hand, not the throttle control) holding the carb throttle at idle and see if the engine slow idles smooth, slight roughness, very rough, or will not idle at all on it's own????? Report?

engine swaps even small lawn tractor engines for example can be time consuming. Murphy is waiting and watching close for you during such. If electric PTO needed, will the donor engine have correct charging system. If you don't think about such at first, well you know the time/sweat /cost that...