Old Briggs and Stratton 3.5 HP engine

[wilsonbb]

Where do I find the model # on my old B & S 3.5 HP engine?

 

[reynoldston]

left side of the flywheel cover

 

[wilsonbb]

Thank you very much!

 

[wilsonbb]

I looked at the flywheel cover on my 3.5 B & S engine and cannot find the model #. All I see is the B & S label with 3.5 HP on it. Is there another way to identify this model. This engine came from an old lawnmower, but have been using it on a tiller. Engine ran very well on last use, but was smoking terribly. Engine just about always started on first pull even after long storage, but always had oil in the cylinder and muffler until it burned off. Then it just started smoking all the time. I would like to rebuild this engine.

 

[Fish]

Look above the spark plug.

 

[reynoldston]

A vertical or horizontal engine. The numbers are also not very clear so look very close. Has the engine been painted or is the flywheel cover rusty?

 

[wilsonbb]

Flywheel cover is a little rusty and it is a vertical engine. Thanks.

 

[wilsonbb]

I found the model #. I have one more question.

If I am ordering a rebuild kit for this engine and am NOT having the cylinder bored, I would order the standard kit and not the .010 kit, right?

 

[reynoldston]

I found the model #. I have one more question.

If I am ordering a rebuild kit for this engine and am NOT having the cylinder bored, I would order the standard kit and not the .010 kit, right?

yes use the standard size, just make sure your old piston isn't oversize, It is marked on it if it is.

 

[wilsonbb]

Thanks again!