Briggs Kaput

[cottom]

Welcome to the Forum toolmaster...
From what I have seen with rod caps separating for no apparent reason... I would suspect an over-rev at some time in it's recent life...
Not saying you did it but has anyone else had the opportunity to wing it up... Too many RPM's will stretch things and set them up to fail... :smile:KennyV

I agree KennyV - Rod bolt failed, or maybe just come loose.

 

[Semiretired]

Since you are already in Maryland you might just want to go visit Jacks Small Engine in Jarrettsville, if you're not too far from there. Just make sure you have the engine model # with you so it'll be easier to find an exact fit.

 

[RobertBrown]

Thanks for going to the trouble to post the pictures.
I don't have anything against Briggs and Stratton but If I had one do that after 400 hours I would not look for a direct replacement. I'd look for a mower with a Honda, Kawasaki, Kohler, or a diesel.
Someone will buy the remains or you can use or sell them as spare parts. That's just me. The only way I would put another engine on there is if Briggs gave me one.
I think the engine and oil looked clean. Perhaps you should look for an obstructed oil passage as long as you have it apart. Maybe there was some foreign matter in the engine, maybe the oil filter failed....

 

[jteuban]

Do you change your oil often because from the pictures I can see lots of wear and deposits around. I would go for a rebuild kit for it and you will prob be alright cheers and I hope you get it fixed

 

[daddy3]

do u mow on hills or at an angle