B&S 422707 (18HP, TWIN II) Starter

[smata67]

i see from the manual that there are three starters that could go on this engine, 3", 3 5/8", and 4 3/8". If I need to replace the starter, can I just get the longest one? Will it help with starting by going with the larger model?

I don't know which one I have yet (haven't checked). I see that replacements go for $50 or so. Is there a chance that my existing one can be "rebuilt" to like new condition? I can't seem to find any parts for that, only whole starters.

Engine: 422707
Type: 1214 01
Code: 9405185B

Powr Kraft
TMO3500006
134Q699G088
S/N 2E254H30135

 

[ILENGINE]

Briggs parts shows only the 3 5/8 and the 4 3/8 starters. I don't think I have ever sold one of the 4 3/8 starters in 15 years. Briggs shows the short starter at about $90 and the long starter at $120. The longer starter would probably work if it the block doesn't interfere with mounting.

 

[smata67]

How does Briggs measure that distance? I've got 4" from the bottom to the top of the can, which is all I can measure without pulling the geared portion.

 

[EngineMan]

By the housing length.

 

[ILENGINE]

How does Briggs measure that distance? I've got 4" from the bottom to the top of the can, which is all I can measure without pulling the geared portion.

It would be the black barrel part of the starter.

 

[kyle3194]

That is the same engine i have and i replaced my starter about 3-4 months ago and it works better than the original. The part NO i got is 497596. You may have had trouble finding it because they replaced the old part with this one and they assigned it a new part NO. You can find them from Briggs and Stratton's website, local dealers, and other websites.