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    Trouble with Briggs Quantum Air Filter Gaskets

    Is it just me or are others having a hard time getting these air filter gaskets to seal in order for the primer bulb to push the fuel. The one I've got right now is 123k02 0541-e1, but these gaskets are on many engines and I'm having problems with them. I remember years ago they used to be made...
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    Hard Starting Briggs - Locks up

    Working on a 126t02 model Briggs. 0299- b1. Has a rewind starter. Start to pull the rope to start it, get the rope pulled out about 6 inches and engine stops you strong and sudden. Like it locks up. My first thought was it was like it was out of time and sheared flywheel key, but you can...
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    MUFFLED BACKFIRE WHILE RUNNING - BRIGGS

    Got a Briggs 28B707, 1120-E1....... It starts and runs ok but has a muffled type backfire out of the muffler... Occasionally it will go away for a brief period, very brief.......... Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this?? Thanks Much
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    Where Can I Find Model Number - Briggs 550EX Series

    I"ve looked all the normal places, it's not engraved anywhere............. Has a decal on it with the serial number and the Family which is BBSXS.1401VB.................... When I use these numbers to try and pull up parts, diagrams, etc., I'm getting nothing. I need a model number. It was...
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    OIL IN VALVE COVER - KOHLER COURAGE

    KOHLER COURAGE SV 590 ENGINE. A guy brought me this engine to look at, on a Troy Bilt rider. It had oil dripping out of the valve cover, quite a lot, onto the muffler causing a lot of smoke. After cleaning and finding where the oil was coming from, I removed the valve cover, found the exhaust...
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    ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ON BRIGGS

    28B707 1120 E1 03080520 I have this Briggs Engine on a Murray Rider. Here's what I've encountered so far. It's been sitting up for a while. Has a new battery. Would not turn over, although the solenoid does click when the key is turned. I jumped the solenoid and it turns over but would not...
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    VALVE SPRINGS ON BRIGGS

    MODEL 311777 0148 E1 9905047E 17 HP BRIGGS INTEK Just took the head off, looking for a blown head gasket and found one............ I didn't even need a valve spring compressor to remove the valves. I was able to just push down on them with my hands, fairly easy to compress....... This isn't...
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    B&S CARB PROBLEMS

    MODEL 126302 0386 E1 040404 fd Engine would fire over if you spray carb cleaner in the manifold, and then die... Got a carb kit installed after a good cleaning. Same thing.......... Took carb apart again to double check orifices, all clean......... I noticed 2 recesses that are empty, l...
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    TORQUE SPECS FOR BLADE BOLTS ON A JOHN DEERE L 120 ??

    Does anyone know the specs ?? Been searching and can't seem to find it. Thanks to anyone for any help on this. I guess I also need the torque specs for the spindle bolts on this............. Thanks Much.
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    CAN A OVERFLOWING CARBURETOR CAUSE THIS?

    Can a carburetor not shutting off fuel flow, filling the cylinder with gas,flowing into the oil---- cause a blown head gasket??? Thanks for any replies.
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    KOHLER - WHEN RUNNING, GAS FUMES WILL ABOUT KNOCK YOU OUT

    KOHLER COURAGE, MOD SV735S, 26 HP ON A CUB CADET. This mower was just brought to me to look at. Starts and runs fine but the gas odor makes it unbearable for the owner to sit and use it. One plug is clean, one plug has carbon buildup. My first thought is the valves need adjusting... Does this...
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    GEAR OIL FOR OLD TROY BILT TILLER

    Manufactured in 1982, I have a service manual which dictates use sae 90 wt OR sae 140 wt gear oil. Manual also says don't use multi-viscosity oils. I've yet to find straight 90 or 140 wt gear oil. I've found tons of 85-140 wt heavy duty gear oil. I'm thinking that with the progress in oils...
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    I NEED HELP WITH TROY BILT TILLER

    Am working on an older Troy Bilt Pony tiller. I want to make sure that parts are available before I start tearing into this thing. I'm looking at replacing the oil seals on the shaft at a minimum. Possibly gear, etc, in the transmission. I've spent a lot of time trying to confirm or find a...
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    AYP BLADE ENGAGEMENT CABLE ------- NEED HELP PLEASE !!

    poulan pro -- Electrolux mod 96012000301 42 in riding mower.. I'm working on this one. It is missing the blade engagement cable. I have a new cable but am unsure how it actually attaches to the handle that you raise up to engage the blades. The end of the cable has the normal round ball, also...
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    ANY ADVICE ON A DECENT BUT NOT TOP OF THE LINE AND PRICEY ULTRASONIC CLEANER??

    Thanks for any help on this.............. I don't won't to buy a piece of junk, but not wanting to throw away money either. I just need something that's reliable.................. Thanks Again
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    BRIGGS MODEL #90702 - NOT FINDING PARTS FOR THIS ENGINE - ANYONE HEARD OF THIS ONE??

    I had 2 mowers dropped off today. Both have the same engine. Have done some searches for parts and not coming up with any. Briggs Model 90702 0030 01 87120202 I know this one must be a rarity and probably long past the time when parts were available. Thanks if anyone can give me some info.
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    Curious how many replace welch plugs when doing a carb rebuild

    I've rebuilt hundreds of carbs. Usually don't replace the welch plugs. Curious as to how many do and how many don't. Maybe I should replace them every time????
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    BROKEN VALVE GUIDE - B & S

    Hello all. Fairly new here. First post. Great forum. Snapper Mower 6.5 hp Had a B&S brought to me today. Model 126102. 0134B1 -07021557 Found a piece of a broken intake valve guide was holding the valve open....... Have never replaced one before. Everything else looks pretty good. Looking at...
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