May 4, 2020 · I have a year old low end 42in TroyBuilt rider with a 500cc Briggs engine and it suddenly died today and I am trying to trouble shoot it. I believe most likely is is one of the …

Nov 25, 2024 · Changed carbs adjusted valves still the same thing hunts real bad only runs with choke half on. Changed carb head gasket and lapped the babes still hunts an dies without …

Dec 22, 2024 · I have an older Briggs-Stratton engine, aluminum block, model series 130000. The engine lost it's compression and after pressure testing it, I determined it was the rings. After …

Apr 22, 2023 · I need step-by-step advice and instructions to get my trusty old Briggs & Startton, Twin engine (18 HP Briggs & Stratton I/C Series), boxer run better. Now it starts okay but runs …

Jul 29, 2024 · have a b&s model 44u877-0005-g1 serial number 180123yg : owner said was running good then heard a pop stopped mowing parked, did a compression check found both …

Jul 14, 2025 · Hello! Can anyone help with a diagnostic procedure to reliably rule out a broken compression release mechanism/pin versus a valve clearance that needs to be tweaked, or …

Oct 31, 2013 · I have a 1963 briggs horizontal shaft with no spark. I have seen on youtube that you can convert the ignition and leave the old points and condenser in place. I would rather …

Aug 21, 2011 · Lawnranger Well-Known Member Joined Apr 18, 2012 Threads 6 Messages 671 May 30, 2012 / HELP..briggs & stratton popping or backfiring through the carburetor #5

Sep 9, 2023 · Briggs & Stratton shut them down yesterday on negative sales growth. It’s likely they will license the name, so look forward to seeing $299 electric mowers made in China & …

Feb 11, 2024 · There are multiple things that can contribute to smoking from a small engine. Blown head gasket, worn cylinder and/or bad rings, oil level too high, due too fuel filling the …