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Try setting up your marks on that you made on the flywheel fan and coil... see if the magnet is by the starter. I would assume it is more likely something with the head or fuel at this point. did you happen to see if the push rods from the 14.5 hp engine were same length as the 19hp? Are the...

See below. Note yours will be similar but may look different. Hold the throttle control plate against the Low Idle Setscrew to bypass the governor control. The green screw is the idle adjust (fuel / air control) screw.

Hi Jim, I wouldn't worry about the fuel line. This shows a vacuum style fuel pump (round hocky puck looking thing with three hoses)... The fuel line shouldn't matter with the pump. Once you get the head tightened and try running it again, (maybe the hunting will go away :)) let's see what...

I would give it a shot. I suspect if something were going to happen it would be after a long time of use. I would expect (at most) you may see cracking at the two bolt holes closest to the edge on the smaller head. Just be sure to torque it to spec and don't overdo it. Keep an eye on it and...

Hi Jim, Do you think the fan from the 14.5hp engine will fit to replace your broken one? I would not try the flywheel from the 14.5hp engine though, just the fan.... Regarding the head from the 14.5hp engine, I understand you to say that the cylinder diameter is smaller, so the corresponding...

Pull it and see. May be able to use bolts from existing engine.

Operator Manual (has specs on 9) https://www.briggsandstratton.com/na/en_us/support/results/_jcr_content/par/productmanuallisting.downloadmanual.276344EST_B_LO.pdf.html Parts Manual...

If it looks like the existing head. I should fit right on. The same head is a replacement for 28P777 which is a 14hp briggs. Check valve lash while you have it out. Intake Valve Clearance 0.003 - 0.005 in (0.08 - 0.13 mm) Exhaust Valve Clearance 0.005 - 0.007 in (0.13 - 0.18 mm)

Hi Jim, Do you have a tap and die set? You could try to tap the spark plug hole to the next larger size to see if you can get it to seal and hold a plug. It would require a different plug, but I can help you find a p/n for the new plug if you like. This could give you a permanent replacement...

To check for Governor issues. hold the throttle shaft (at the carburetor) against the throttle set screw (low idle), then start engine. If you are seeing hunting at low idle (without holding the throttle shaft) then you should be able to just hold the throttle shaft against the set screw...

This is a good enough photo.... 31P677-0804-B1 090130?? The last two digits are harder to make out but it looks like 7D or ZD... These will not likely matter much.

Did you ever get the engine model and date code? It should be stamped into the valve cover. If hard to read, get some "grime" on your finger and rub it across it. The grime will fill in the letters and give you contrast. Also can take a photo of it, if hard to read. There are several parts...

Dumb question here, but is it possible the ignition coil is on upside down? There is an up/down or in/out on the coil. This will screw up timing. It may not even run, depending on model.... OEM Coils are usually marked. Another thing I noticed on the parts warehouse link you included is...

Just a friendly observation: Remember if you see a comment in a post you think is ridiculous, you have the option to just scroll on by without responding. In an attempt to show how knowledgeable you are, you end up just showing what an ###### you are :)! To the OP, I agree with those who have...

It looks like the connector part of the solenoid came loose with the harness side. Remove the solenoid side of the connector and look at the pins/terminals for damage (black, shorting, etc). Use an ohm meter and verify the ground in the connector is connected to ground and that the power...