I finally bought a new replacement muffler. I took off the old one and sure enough, every baffle was gone and I could look straight through it like a pipe.
I put the new muffler on and started her up. Very disappointed, not much quieter than when running the old muffler. The replacement...
My old Simplicity garden tractor has a Briggs and Stratton motor 191701 0121-01 6910201. It also has a sticker that says "when ordering parts use VS-99 to Engine type No."
It basically sounds like its running straight pipes but it has a muffler attached. Would ordering a replacement muffler...
I need to adjust my valves on my B&S engine to hopefully cure some starting issues. I have only adjusted valves on my dirt bikes and it was a set number for setting the rocker/valves. My B&S owners manual says the vales should be set to .004 to .008
Is there a preference to go tighter/looser...
I watched the how do you find this movie on the B&S website.. I found a QR code (not readable by my I phone or with app) and a serial number and engine model number. I can't find this on the B&S website. I am looking for the part number for the valve/rocker cover gasket.
From the sticker (No...
I ran my gas tank dry and sucked something into my carb and it would not run for more than a couple of seconds. I took the carb off to clean it and the crank case breather hose was leaking some milky stuff.
What is this?
The dip stick shows clean new oil - nothing milky.
Briggs and Stratton...
As the title states I have a 1970 B&S engine with points/condenser of unknown condition.
Rather than mess around testing and fixing, would it be possible to switch to an electronic ignition?
The part number for the stock magneto is BRIGGS 398811.
My engine is serial number is: 170707-1128-99...
Thanks! I found a new one on amazon for $28.98. The carb on there now has the chokeamatic carb, but for 29.00 I can't pass up on this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D74KQX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a Simplicity Lawn Tractor with a 1970 B&S engine in it. I am trying to find a replacement carburetor for it and also schematics. I have figured out it was manufactured in 1970 but can't find parts online.
This is the number stamped into a cover: 170707 1128-01 7008071
Does anyone...