B&S compatibility (parts swapping)

[ILENGINE]

The earlier version of the single cylinder OHV engine had the model number stamped into a tag that was riveted to the blower housing next to the flywheel.

 

[Rivets]

If it is not on the top of the shroud, check to see if someone had the valve cover off and put it on upside down.

 

[turbofiat124]

OK got the model numbers.

The 15 HP (circa 2005) model number is 276016 , sticker on side of blower cover
The 14 HP (circa 2000) model number is 287707 , stamped plate on top of blower cover

I cannot find any reference to the 27000 series engines.

According to Jack's this model number doesn't fall within the list.

https://www.jackssmallengines.com/j...facturer/briggs-stratton/200000-399999-series

The list shows 261700 to 261799 then jumps to model numbers: 280700 to 280799

So what's up with that?

BTW, I got the mower converted over. Since this is pretty much a build it yourself project, I'll post some photo in that section.

 

[Tinkerer200]

I have never heard of a model 27---- B&S engine, recheck you number.

Walt Conner

 

[turbofiat124]

I have never heard of a model 27---- B&S engine, recheck you number.

Walt Conner

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong number. Here is the sticker from the 15.5. HP engine.

 

[MowLife]

Looks like the correct identification for that motor.

 

[Rivets]

That number is not a Briggs model number. That is just an EPA sticker and those numbers indicate which overall family of engines comply with which EPA and California emissions regulations. Need to keep looking.

 

[Tinkerer200]

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong number. Here is the sticker from the 15.5. HP engine.

Looking at the wrong sticker. Model number should be stamped into the valve cover. Could be 28 series or 31 series. Overlap here.

Walt Conner

 

[turbofiat124]

Looking at the wrong sticker. Model number should be stakmped into the valve cover. Could be 28 series or 31 series. Overlap here.

Walt Conner

Yeah, the model number is stamped on the top on the valve cover on my 21HP engine but nowhere to be found on this 15.5 model. It's not on the 14 hp valve cover either. Just the plaque riveted to the blower housing. It's an I/C engine.