Snapper push mower--repair or replace?

[ctm25]

I've found a few engine choices online. A Honda GCV 190, GCV 160, or the briggs OHV 8.5 professional model 121q02. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[slammed]

I've found a few engine choices online. A Honda GCV 190, GCV 160, or the briggs OHV 8.5 professional model 121q02. Any guidance would be appreciated.

The Honda's are good. But the Briggs are good too. Just go with what you fill is best for you or if price is a factor go the way of your budget. Honda most likely cost more.

 

[ctm25]

The briggs cost about the same as the smaller honda, and the larger honda is more. Which is the better engine? Should I opt for the larger briggs or honda? Does briggs or Honda run smoother, or cleaner?

 

[slammed]

The briggs cost about the same as the smaller honda, and the larger honda is more. Which is the better engine? Should I opt for the larger briggs or honda? Does briggs or Honda run smoother, or cleaner?

I'm not sure with the new epa stuff but the old stuff out there. The Honda's ran smoother but the Briggs weren't bad either. If it were me I would go to a dealer with the Honda engines and see if you could here it run then go to a Briggs dealer and do the same. Then choose from there. But bigger is not always better.

 

[possum]

I would contact some place like Jacks Small engines and get the replacement engine. Then you will have it right.