Is there anyway to fix the metal tabs on the blower housing that hold the recoil pulley down? I have an old Briggs Stratton 8 hp engine and all four tabs are broken. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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Scrubcadet10
Post up the model and type numbers so we can see what set up you have, they will either be stamped into the metal housing above the spark plug, around the spark plug area or above the muffler.
Model # 190702. Type#2130-01 code# 84111209. The metal tabs that hold the recoil pulley in place are all broken. They are on the blower shroud. Any way to fix this?
Lol, I hear you. License plates, siding, the metal panels of old computer towers... but I've used all of it up and I'm seriously considering actually *buying* sheet metal.
Or I could just trim a little from the shed, it leaks already.
you may remember but wasn't there a plastic tab that snapped onto the starter housing legs to replace the broken tabs on the housing. I haven't seen or heard about them for years.
Those plastic ( nylon) pieces allowed the pulley to turn more freely without wearing things hen not mounted. They are still available but not shown on all IPL. Less than a month ago, someone wanted them, and I gave them the part number, and they bought on-line. Most of what you are after ( metal bending tabs) are not absolutely necessary. Most engines will operate properly ONCE ASSEMBLED without them. They hold the pulley and spring from popping out until mounted to engine ball clutch which pushes the pulley up and a bit away from the tabs if all is normal. However, you will likely forget the tabs are gone the next time someone takes it apart and get a surprise, and I am not sure the spring is still available from B&S but most likely is from aftermarket if not. A used housing is always an option. Some after market housings are available but many variations exist. Go by proper part number.
