Briggs & Stratton

[bmcecosse]

Anyone know of any good sites for spares and repairs to Briggs & Stratton engines?? Bought two today - and of course, planning on big valves/different camshaft etc - and HIF 38 carb of course..... Maybe tuned length exhaust! But first - I would like to see if they actually GO......

[irmscher]

Roy what are the engines out of that you have??

[MarkyB]

One of the first jobs I had after I left school was in a Briggs & Stratton main dealer!
Pretty limited tuning potential I'm afraid.
Ebay seems like a good bet for any spares you might need.

[katy]

Some people call them Briggs and scrap iron.
Horizontal or vertical shaft?
I have an older B&S manual, I can look up specs for you if needed, just send me a PM.

[mike.perry]

Lawn mower engines?

[irmscher]

Yes they are Roys converting one to save petrol in his Minor rear engine conversion

[ASL642]

Perhaps he's going to make a Morris Minor sit n ride mower!

[bmcecosse]

Hahahahaha - just a simple recon job - vertical shaft, 3.5 and 4.0 HP engines. Anyone got a favourite/reliable spare parts supplier? Or perhaps more importantly - any to avoid?? Maybe need a PM for that to avoid trubble........

[irmscher]

Roy what parts do you need

[bmcecosse]

Found many helpful (and some terrible) videos on YouTube which have explained all I needed to get one engine running.....and high hopes for the second one. Both have spark - so it's definitely not the coil...........

[dalebrignall]

got the vanguard v twin engine on our sit and ride the engine does not use any oil and runs like a watch the countax mower is falling to bits rubbish but the engine is strong must be 20/50 engine oil and filter changes and plugs every year

[LouiseM]

Perhaps he's going to make a Morris Minor sit n ride mower!

I see that Honda are working on a 130mph mower with a Minor steering rack "for greater control" so something worth considering Roy http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22784725

[lambrettalad]

they are working on the recall notice ,as we type

[skidneale]

Bhc a good place to acquire Briggs parts Is acompany called briggsbits just google the name and you will find then them ,
I have used them a few Times and the service is very good,I have to say at this point I have no connection to them in any way.hope this helps
Mark

[bmcecosse]

Thanks Mark - I bought a few items from ebay which is keeping me going meantime.......