Recent content by rbthud

I have a Briggs 17.5 Opossed Twin engine and the mounting holes where the starter mounts to the engine are broke and stripped out. I have re- tapped them but is hasn't helped. I want to know if I can put a recoil starter on it? I have looked on Jacks Small engine parts and found a recoil starter...

I have a 18 hp IC oposed twin engine that starts and runs great, but after about ten minutes it wants to bog down like it is flooding. If I shut it off and let it sit awhile it does good for about ten minuets. What can be the problem?

Ok here is what I have done. Replaced ignition switch Replaced solenoid Removed, cleaned, reinstalled coil Replaced spark plug Drained old gas I have spark and fuel but it won't fire. What have I not done correct? It ran fine last week! Went to start it today and it wouldn't do anything...

How do I remove this? Is it threaded? Left or right hand? Thanks for your help!

I have a older (1997) Husqvqrna 22L line trimmer that I have rebuilt. I replaced the piston assembly (piston,rings,wrist pin and bearing). I also replaced the carbuetor with a new one. I can't get it to run!! The limiter caps have been removed from the jets, and I have misplaced them. I can get...