Craftsman lawnmower B&S engine replacement.

[Hubba]

I hope I am posting this in the right place, My Grandson ran his Craftsman mower dry of oil, and it locked up. I want to replace the engine I need help finding the right engine and any other advice that you guys can provide. Model 247.378330 B&S platinum 7.25 163cc

 

[ILENGINE]

Briggs recommends the 104M02-0196-F1 which supercedes from the 104M02-0020-F1 as the replacement $266.00

 

[Cusser]

I hope I am posting this in the right place, My Grandson ran his Craftsman mower dry of oil, and it locked up. I want to replace the engine I need help finding the right engine and any other advice that you guys can provide. Model 247.378330 B&S platinum 7.25 163cc

Well, I hope your grandson learned a lot by all this.

For a lawn mower like his, a dealer in replacement engines should be able to know what fits. Has anyone tried the replacement engines from Harbor Freight?

Installation of replacement engine into a lawn mower should be straightforward.

 

[Hubba]

Well, I hope your grandson learned a lot by all this.

For a lawn mower like his, a dealer in replacement engines should be able to know what fits. Has anyone tried the replacement engines from Harbor Freight?

Installation of replacement engine into a lawn mower should be straightforward.

No, I haven't tried any yet.

 

[hlw49]

Have you thought about a new mower you might buy a new one for a little more.

 

[Hubba]

Have you thought about a new mower you might buy a new one for a little more.

I have thought of a new mower but can't find what I want.

 

[Hubba]

Is this the one? https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-104M02-0196-F1-Simpson-Vertical/dp/B07DX4J15V?th=1

 

[sessman55]

247.378330

You listed the model number for the mower. You need the MODEL and TYPE numbers from the engine itself. It’s usually located on the recoil cover just forward of the muffler, stamped into the metal. With the correct numbers, contact Power Distributors for the replacement engine.

 

[rustycat]

I hope I am posting this in the right place, My Grandson ran his Craftsman mower dry of oil, and it locked up. I want to replace the engine I need help finding the right engine and any other advice that you guys can provide. Model 247.378330 B&S platinum 7.25 163cc

I would take the engine off the deck and open it up. It's most likely the rod seized to the crank. Get a replacement rod and clean the aluminum off the crank with acid and polish it back to new. It can probably be repaired for $50.

 

[davehc]

I have had good luck with Small Engine Warehouse in Indiana . You go to there " re-power " section , pick mower model , and they show the engine recommend for it . https://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/