Walt,
I drilled and tapped the head and put in a set screw. I also used a special Loctite to bond the sleeve. And, I also peened the area around both sides of the guide (inner and outer). Hopefully this will hold!
Thanks, Jeff
I am working on a Briggs single cylinder 18.5 ELS500 engine. Model 31Q777-0466 E1
The UPPER valve guide came loose and caused a bent push rod. i BELIEVE this is the EXHAUST valve (upper). It had an ALUMINUM push rod in it that bent.
The LOWER valve has a steel push rod, and I believe it is the...
Hello all,
Ok, watched 1000 videos and read a ton. Can you guys tell me best way to adjust the valves on a Briggs single cylinder OHV engine?
Debate is:
Method 1- These people say set to TDC and a little past (engines with compression release) and then adjust both valves to specs.
Method 2-...
Hello all,
I could really use some advice. I am working on a Briggs 18.5 ELS500 engine off of my daughters Husqvarna mower.
-Engine: 31Q777-0466-E1
-Motor RPM's raced suddenly and would not slow. I suspected a governor weight after eliminating all else external.
-Opened up engine and...