Intek engines

[jakesmurray]

Would you guys please share any experiences you have had with the Briggs Intek engines?
I just bought a rider with a 20 hp Intek on it, and I have done some research and seen some bad things on the Internet. I just want to see if you guys have had any problems with them.
Thanks

 

[Rivets]

The Intek engine is not one of the best engine Briggs built, but I would say that the vast majority of the problems which I have seen are related to customers not following good maintanece practices. It may not be the most forgiving engine.

 

[Ric]

Would you guys please share any experiences you have had with the Briggs Intek engines?
I just bought a rider with a 20 hp Intek on it, and I have done some research and seen some bad things on the Internet. I just want to see if you guys have had any problems with them.
Thanks

I had an Intek a long time ago on a Husqvarna and it didn't seem to be a bad engine it just didn't do what I thought it should, but I'm not a Briggs fan.

 

[ILENGINE]

The Intek engine is not one of the best engine Briggs built, but I would say that the vast majority of the problems which I have seen are related to customers not following good maintanece practices. It may not be the most forgiving engine.

I agree with Rivets on the Intek engines. The biggest problem with the single cylinder intek is the valve adjustment, compression release problem with the camshafts. The biggest issue I see with the engines is improper maintenance, like not changing oil, mouse nest causing overheating, stale fuel issues. With the Intek twins, I see odd compression, running issues. I also saw the same issues with the older opposed twins engines also.

I think the biggest issues that will get even worse will be the sensitivity to fuel quality. I have seen on more than one occasion where gas will run fine in one piece of equipment, won't even allow starting of the newer engines.

 

[motoman]

J murray. My experience with the twin Intek 24 is well documented in this forum. Heat and head problems. Babied from brand new. Now tamed with an oil cooler.

 

[jakesmurray]

I appreciate the input guys. Mine is a V Twin and the code says its a 2001. If I was to put an hour number on it, I would say between 125-150 based on the condition of the mower and how the guy said he used it.
I always tune my equipment each spring, so hopefully it will continue to give me trouble free service.
Right now it runs very well.

 

[motoman]

I appreciate the input guys. Mine is a V Twin and the code says its a 2001. If I was to put an hour number on it, I would say between 125-150 based on the condition of the mower and how the guy said he used it.
I always tune my equipment each spring, so hopefully it will continue to give me trouble free service.
Right now it runs very well.

Jakes, That's about the hours mine had when it overheated and pushed a valve guide. IMO you may not have a problem if you do not use the tractor hard. Mine failed @ 85F with 3 bagger full of damp grass mowing on a slope. Hard work for this unit I think although the engine has never bogged or refused it gets very hot. Adjust your valves carefully and listen for "morning sickness"- missing , backfires, run-on. If you use it hard in summer I would take its temp. At the head.:2cents:

 

[possum]

All of them no matter the brand seem to run just fine until they do not. Just get on it after checking fluid levels and go. Worry over your engine will not make it free from failure.

 

[jakesmurray]

Jakes, That's about the hours mine had when it overheated and pushed a valve guide. IMO you may not have a problem if you do not use the tractor hard. Mine failed @ 85F with 3 bagger full of damp grass mowing on a slope. Hard work for this unit I think although the engine has never bogged or refused it gets very hot. Adjust your valves carefully and listen for "morning sickness"- missing , backfires, run-on. If you use it hard in summer I would take its temp. At the head.:2cents:

Great, that's comforting...:ashamed:
But I appreciate the info and honesty. :smile:

 

[jakesmurray]

All of them no matter the brand seem to run just fine until they do not. Just get on it after checking fluid levels and go. Worry over your engine will not make it free from failure.

That's kinda how I'm gonna look at it. I will take care of it and hopefully it takes care of me...:thumbsup: