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As one good way to waste a few hours, try looking up engine bolt torque values for a BOLENS B&S 127802-1901-B1 engine. (Date code 03051456)

You will find a web search produces very little information.

Briggs & Stratton recently filed bankruptcy, and reorganized everything, raising prices, and leaving its users and their support in the dust.

It should not be this difficult to find torque values for the bolts for cylinder head, oil sump cover, and connecting rod

It is no problems if you know where to look
They are in every repair manual B & S ever produced .
When not stipulated then they are torques to the general torques for the size & type of thread and that table is in just about every repair manual as well.
Make of the mower is insignificant .
I think there are a couple of wall charts that list them as well .

bertsmobile1 said:

It is no problems if you know where to look
They are in every repair manual B & S ever produced .
When not stipulated then they are torques to the general torques for the size & type of thread and that table is in just about every repair manual as well.
Make of the mower is insignificant .
I think there are a couple of wall charts that list them as well .

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Correct. The OP is needing the 270962 service manual.

but here is the main tech specs.

bertsmobile1 said:

It is no problems if you know where to look
They are in every repair manual B & S ever produced .
When not stipulated then they are torques to the general torques for the size & type of thread and that table is in just about every repair manual as well.
Make of the mower is insignificant .
I think there are a couple of wall charts that list them as well .

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Yes, I know if I had the repair manual, it should be easy to locate the values. But the owner's manual, alone, is a non-starter. I did look for the wall charts, and actually found a thumbnail of a full chart, but when I linked to the site, the chart was unavailable. Thanks for the reply.

StarTech said:

Correct. The OP is needing the 270962 service manual.

but here is the main tech specs.
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Bravo ! I am in your debt, and really appreciate the effort you made. After having searched the internet, as first indicated, I came up with very little of value. As I commented to bertsmobile1, I need the service manual to get detailed information. Thanks to your contribution, I can proceed with the basic engine rebuilding. Later, I can acquire a 270962, because I plan on keeping this mower for a while..

Here is the manual in pdf form. https://www.manualslib.com/products/Briggs-And-Stratton-270962-5901817.html

One problem Rivets that is not the correct manual as it is an OHV manual and the OP has a L-head (side valve) engine. The manual PN is correct but it is just someone has the wrong manual posted on manualslib. They got 276781 posted.

I just used the manual part number you posted, 270962.
Here‘s the manual for an L-head engine. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6NaqjIxWV1ycG8wd0s3Z2Q2X00

Rivets you got to remember everything posted the net is not always correct or true. There is actually a lot BS out there and some will believe everything to true until it bites them in the tail feathers.

As for the initial link I seen that one several weeks ago but just in case I did double check the manual by downloading it before I barked.

So what is your problem with my post. Remember I don’t have the vast experience you have, especially when pointing the mistakes made by you feel are idiots.

You misunderstand Rivets. I am not bad mouthing you at all. It is just a common error if you don't check the source info. I was earlier was going to link the same file to an another member over on ODK but the image catch my eye and I dug a little before doing so myself.

We all make mistakes just like I pulled the wrong taper bearings this afternoon for a in-house repair. I got all the tools out and then seen I had the wrong bearings. I had mistaken a 7 for a 9. No biggie but I still free dumb for doing it. At least I had 13 of the LM11949 that I was actually needing instead the LM11749 that initially pulled. Anyway having them is better than me having to order the 741-04129 and 741-04130 bearings and cups from MTD as I was needing 6 sets..

I actually got a whole collection the Briggs SM manuals here, I just won't post them on this forum just like I won't PM or email anyone here as I just don't want to get my backside crawled again.

I have been thinking this some lately. I am seriously considering quitting this forum as people just cant take it that their mistakes gets corrected so anyone has the correct info. They seem to think it is terrible for to do this.

So I will go dark from now on................................

Star seeing your last post was directed at me, I’ll reply. I don’t mind it when someone corrects me when I make a mistake. I do take exception when it is done in a way that can seem like I’m a stupid idiot. I’ve made my share of mistakes and seen just about as many, but I learned how to tell someone they may be wrong in a non condescending way. To me, it seems like you like to call individuals out when you spot a mistake, in a way that will elevate how you look. I’ve said it before that you come off as an extremely smart mechanic, but you personal communication skills need work. Your decision as to whether to leave this forum is up to you and I’ll not beg you to stay, I’ll just ask you to think about how an individual will take your posting when you feel you need to correct someone. Maybe a PM instead of reply all would be a better way to go. Read my signature.

Rivets said:

So what is your problem with my post. Remember I don’t have the vast experience you have, especially when pointing the mistakes made by you feel are idiots.

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Many thanks, Rivets. Every person who helped is appreciated.