Replacing Briggs and Stratton Engine

[Thomas56]

I have a Troy-bilt mulching mower that I bought in 1994 and the 4.5 hp B&S engine went out last summer. I've gone to B&S's website to see about a replacement but it seems as though their website directs to local dealers around Atlanta. Is it possible for a homeowner to buy a replacement B&S engine ?

 

[Scrubcadet10]

You'll need to find out your crankshaft length and diameter, most likely it's 7/8" x 3 5/32" but you will need to measure it.
Then go to small engine warehouse.com , select Vertical engines, crank length and diameter, most mounting patterns are standard. You can choose from Honda,Kawasaki, Kohler or Briggs.
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[Rivets]

Is everything on the mower in excellent condition. If not the cost of a new engine is not worth the expense on a 25 year old unit. You’re better off putting that money toward a new unit.

 

[Thomas56]

Is everything on the mower in excellent condition. If not the cost of a new engine is not worth the expense on a 25 year old unit. You’re better off putting that money toward a new unit.

Excellent condition? I've kept everything in good condition over the years. It's a great, simple design for mulching yard clippings. Thing is, we won't be in the house but possibly 2 years and I won't need a mower where we're going next.

 

[Thomas56]

You'll need to find out your crankshaft length and diameter, most likely it's 7/8" x 3 5/32" but you will need to measure it.
Then go to small engine warehouse.com , select Vertical engines, crank length and diameter, most mounting patterns are standard. You can choose from Honda,Kawasaki, Kohler or Briggs.
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Thanks. I'm heading to that site now