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Actually not. Our 1 year old dishwasher had a failure and the smoke got out of the wires. So much for big named companies that can't even install wires without them shorting each other out. That's not to mention that repair parts are not a manufacturing priority now.

I would contact JB for recommendations. I think they advised me to use Plastic Bonder (not Weld) for a particular project. On a side note, I can't count the times that I have spent more on dreaming up repairs for things than if I just bought a replacement. The latest is replaving cracked...

I just researched that and if you originally have blade clutch and drive system then there are a couple Briggs with "stepped" output shafts for that particular use.

Bad (new) solenoid? I once had a starter gear jammed in the flywheel teeth and it reacted as you describe. The starter plunger would not retract so it took some coaxing to free it up then the system worked again. I have no idea why or how it happened.

Having designed building structures for over 40 years, cracks in metal are deemed a "run, don't walk" situation.

Now to do that all on the Briggs Tiller engine who's unleaded engine speed hunts. That is a very different looking carb that dips into the tank. It must be a pumper.

Wish they were clear but those seem to be a finer filter fabric

The WIFE'S dishwasher?

So, the main jet, float needle and jet were just changed, the passages shot with carb cleaner and it's running better than for as long as I can remember. Before the stalling issue, it used to surge and hunt with unloaded rpm going up and down. All gone now. So the two suggestions above about the...

The reason I mentioned the float before is because old motorcycle floats, appearing to be of similar material, are subject to leaks caused by ethanol laced gas. They sell "stay up floats" for the bikes. I suspect not for old mower engines.

I meant that all the sediment settles down there.

What would the float needle seat material be? I got a rebuild kit and there is a flat needle but only soft spongy washer type things in there and I can't imagine that the seat is not hard.

I would never have thought the jet was in the drain nut. Seems the most problematic place to put a jet.

The model number is correct. I downloaded the parts manual from Briggs. That is the jet number I see listed for my model engine according to the Briggs parts manual. https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/results.multiStepManualSearch.html?searchrequested=125k02-0187-e1

Does the float have an adjustable height setting like other carb'ed motors?

I have a rebuild kit on order. Didn't add a float so hopefully it's not leaking.

Our Toro Briggs Quantum 125K02-0182-E1 will start after priming but stalls very soon thereafter. It will restart (and does the same) repeatedly only after repriming each time. It's fresh fuel, the tank was drained and fuel line changed. Nothing of surprise in the float bowl. I did find a mouse...