Recent content by christopher425

I've got them to spec and have checked them twice, but will re-check if I don't see any progress. I believe my problem lies with a cheap eBay Chinese knock-off carb that I bought (I knew it was a risk). Going to visit the local parts store to get a genuine one and see if that is my issue.

Hey all, I've got a 30" Snapper RER that has a B&S 287707-0225-01 (14.5hp) OHV engine on it. It's sputtering/hunting at idle and I cannot seem to get it to run properly. It doesn't do any better with a load on it either. Below are the things I've tried so far. Any help would be greatly...

Found where the valve rod slammed into the head and left a nice impression on the underside. Do you guys think the head needs to be replaced?

Yeah, the valve broke at the keeper groove. The valve guide looks ok and so does the piston. Will be doing more inspecting this weekend. Did you mean to replace the governor when you said to "fix it?" Also, where do all you guys get your parts for things like this? Some of them have been...

Update* got the piston out. I think it's salvageable. The connecting rod had two small pieces chipped of at the base. It's hopefully looking like I can get out of this repair with relatively inexpensive costs. What's your thoughts guys?

Welp fellas, I've figured out the source of the 'locking up'. One of the valves (exhaust I think) was just chilling there when I removed the cylinder head. You can see in the pic of the rockers where the end of it snapped off and allowed it to fall on top of the piston. I still have to remove...

No, can only turn it like 1/10th of a rotation either way and then it just comes to a halt.

Alright, so I had a little time to work on it this evening before having to focus on the fam. I've taken about half of the inner workings out. I can't tell anything super obvious other than the bottom of the rod appears to be more loose than it should (like it got knocked ajar). Good news is I...

So found instructions on how to perform a static governor adjustment on https://www.briggsracing.com/sites/default/files/instructions-for-setting-mechanical-govenor.pdf Is this what you were referring to Scrubcadet10?

I did make sure that the governor was not locking up and moving freely. I also tightened both the idle speed screw and air/fuel mixture screw down all the way and backed them off 1 1/2 turns so I had a proper starting point. Connections are good and spring is still tight on the carb/governor...

Hello All! I need some help here. I've got a 30" Snapper RER that has a B&S 287707-0225-01 (14.5hp) OHV engine on it. I bought it second-hand off FB and have been 'overhauling' it the past month or so. Yesterday, I just had gotten to the point where I could fire it up and get the carb...