Recent content by markcopple

That is exactly what I am describing. when I put my hand in the engine block and push the tappets up as far as they will go they never hit the bottom of the valve. This is the scenario even when the valve has the spring seated properly. I did not shave off any of the tappet or valve either...

You guys have very helpful, thank you!!! this has been a great experience and I have learned a ton. One last question. I have searched the internet and cannot get a reason for this: On this engine there are tappets below the valve. There is a clearance between the two. why? I would think...

Thanks. The learning experience is why I did it myself. I have already learned a ton thanks to you guys. several more questions: 1) I replaced the crank shaft bushings (I think that is that they are called). However, when I try to turn it while the shft is in the hole in the crank case, it...

Wow, thanks for the replies. I actually took the thing apart and used youtube as my guide. I purchased set of replacement seals/gaskets online. I know the rings are broke because when I tried to put them back in one snapped off. I would think that I should be able to just buy the standard...

I have an old Briggs and stratton 3hp 175cc motor (early 80s) engine 80202-1647-01. I need new piston rings (all three). I downloaded the part list and it gives several options and I do not know what to order. I am given five options on the part list: 294224 SET, Ring -(.010 Oversize)...