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TheReparist

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I have almost finished re-working my old Briggs & Stratton, but there was one issue. The starting clutch would not go back on correctly. Any ideas? I have researched the issue, but nothing comes up.

 

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bertsmobile1

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Usual reason is the shaft getting bent or mushroomed over from pullers used to remove the flywheel.
There is SFA clearence between the shaft & the inside of the clutch so very little deformation will prevent the clutch from being fitted

 

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TheReparist

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Thanks, so I might as well throw out the engine now.

 

Boudreaux In Eunice La.

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No you don't have to throw it. Check your threads and make sure there is no dings on them.

you might have to chase the the threads.

 

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Check the strait unthreaded section with a steel rule file away any mushroomed over bits

 

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TheReparist said:

Thanks, so I might as well throw out the engine now.

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dont throw in the towel so quickly...snap a photo and post it here...also listen to what Bert posted........geeze, everyone gives up so quickly these days