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Hi Folks! Thanks for all the recent help and kind feedback on removal of stuck connecting rod screw. Now the same engine has a choke return spring that connects from the choke shaft to? This engine was given to me and the spring was in a box with many other parts. I can see where one end...

Hi All, I have a Briggs 12000 series engine that I'm tearing down for rebuild and can't remove one of the screws attaching the connecting rod to the crank. One came right out, but the one closest to the piston is a bit longer and I've tried everything I can think of the remove it with no luck...

Hello! I have a Tecumseh HSSK50-67272L engine that needs a new governor spring. What I'm running up against is that there are three springs for different applications and only one is available. I've ordered this one and it doesn't work for my needs. The spring I have is 31426. If you look...

Hi All, I was just honing the cylinder on a Tecumseh LEV 115 360021C engine, when I discovered a very small hole in the side of the cylinder wall on the side of the valves a little more than half way down. It has oil seeping from it and I'd never seen this before. No mention of this in the...

Hi All, I'm rebuilding a Briggs 12S907 1411 B1 OHV 8HP engine and bought a complete Briggs OEM gasket set. I'm putting the head back on and there are two different head gaskets in the package. The original one went out in the trash awhile back, so I don't have it for comparison. One has what...

Hi All, We are looking for recommendations for the best brand, models, etc of tow behind lawn vacs. Not interested in using on a mower, but rather with a long hose to reach into flower beds and remote areas. I do have PTO capability or can tow behind a lawn tractor. Any experiences you may...

Hi All, I have a Honda GCV160 engine that has no spark and I've tried a number of solutions with no results. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Here is what I've done so far: New coil (old one tested bad) still no spark Tested flywheel brake shut off switch - still no spark Found some...

Hi Folks! I have a Deere LX266 lawn tractor that needs rings and the Kohler model sticker is gone, so I'm trying to find out what model engine I have so that I can order the correct parts. So far, I found that it is a CV series engine (16HP) and there were two models produced for that tractor...

Hi All, Having trouble finding the part number for the carb needle seat on a Honda GCV160 5345817 N5R engine with manual choke off a Troy Bilt pressure washer. I can find the needle, but not the seat. Anyone have a part number? Thanks in advance! Jim

Hi All, I was given an old horizontal Tecumseh engine that I'm guessing is about 5 horse, but the shroud is missing, so no tags to ID the model. It is mostly complete otherwise. Is there another spot on the engine that gives the model? Thanks in advance!

Hi All, Does anyone know of a vertical exhaust kit for a B7500? Many thanks!

Hi All, We have a Kubota B7500 tractor and are looking for a three-point hitch, PTO powered leaf and debris vac. We are not looking for a model that attaches to a deck, but rather one with a long hose to reach into flower beds, etc. If anyone knows of such a beast, please let us know. Thanks!

Hi All, Hope someone out there has a solution for my lawn tractor. Started right up this spring, turned it on and off numerous times then went to start it yesterday and no soap. I turned the key to the on position and got the usual red dash light, turned key to the start position and then...

Hi All, I have a Honda GCV160 that the carb float won't level. I tried both a used and new float and neither sits level when installed. No adjustment, so wondering what might be causing this? I changed the needle, as well. Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi All, This community has been very helpful to me and I'm looking for some help with a Briggs 12H802 1752 B1 engine that has excessive compression. It pulls very hard on the compression stroke and is nearly impossible to turn the flywheel by hand. So far, I've checked the valve lash and the...

Hi All, Got a bit of a dome scratcher. I have a basic compression tester that has always worked well on my briggs/techumseh rebuilds, but went to use it this morning and it won't read at all. Then I tried it on my Stihl MS 250 saw and it immediately started to read when I pulled the cord. I...

Hi All, I've been having difficulty with a carb on a Tecumseh 7HP snowblower engine, model HSK70 on a Simplicity blower. I bought a new carb and it ran very nicely until I put the metal cover back and then it ran poorly, mainly revved higher. Difficult to adjust once cover is on except for...

Hello! I'm in need of some help finding the correct part number for a replacement piston on a 5HP Briggs that I'm rebuilding. There are several part numbers for this piston, and I just want to make sure I'm ordering the correct one. Engine model is 12H802 1752 B1. Code is 99100756. Thanks...

Hello! I am rebuilding an 80000 series Briggs 3HP engine from 1962 and was adjusting the valve clearances when I found there was an excessive gap between the valve and tappet. Intake side was fine and adjusted nicely. Valves were lapped and are clean with a new bushing installed on the...

Hello! I am looking for a part number for a 3HP Briggs motor model 80902 exhaust valve bushing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! No part numbers listed in parts manual. Jim

Hello! I have a Briggs "ready start" 6.5 HP engine that starts right up, but according to my tach, it's high end speed is over 5,000 RPM! Carb has been cleaned and governor shaft removed and passage in the sump body cleaned and reinstalled. Can't seen to lower to recommended RPM (about 3750...

Hi All, I'm rebuilding a Briggs 92500 series engine (3105 01) and need a part number for the intake valve bushing. I easily found one for the exhaust, but can't seem to locate a part number for the intake side. No bushing in there now; valve loose and needs a bushing. My Briggs maintenance...

Hi All, Ran across a problem with a Briggs 3.5 HP 90000 series motor. Doing a complete rebuild and had to put in a new exhaust valve, but after lapping it seems to "ride" up above the block a bit and has excessive clearance way in excess of recommended specs. I was thinking the seat may have...

Hi All, I need help identifying the Briggs and Stratton engine on a vintage Savage arms push mower model 31T, type 561. I can't seem to find any numbers on the cowl or the block. Any help would be appreciated!

Hello, First I wanted to thank everyone for responding to my ad recently asking for an obsolete Tecumseh exhaust valve. I was able to locate one thanks to this site. Now I'm looking for a Briggs Valve Guide Repair Kit number 19269, which is obsolete except for individual parts. I'd like to...

Hello! I'm rebuilding a Tecumseh engine and need a discontinued exhaust valve part number 36780 which is oversized. If anyone knows where I can find one, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Hello All, Just working on a Tecumseh HH120 engine out of a Sears SS12 and got the nuts off the connecting rod but it just won't come apart no matter what I do. Never seen one do this before. I don't want to damage anything as I'm parting out the engine. Any suggestions? It's aluminum so...

Hello, I'm new to the site and need some assistance with a problem with my John Deere 210 (early serial) that I have been restoring from the ground up and when I start the engine, the transmission idler pulley won't turn when bolt is tight and the belt (new) starts to smoke. If not tightened...