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The Spark plug seamed to gas foul, this can’t be possible while the engine is running is it? Seams like w/ engine warm the gas would just burn. Anyway the new engine had a none briggs spark plug, oddely enough it was putting out a little spark not sure how stronge it was. Swapped in old...

well I did observe cuttings shooting out the side but it did appear only a small % was being shot out. didn't think a clogged deck could prevent ignition, can understand a clogged deck effecting the blade turning. additionally when removeing blade belt under the plastic cover was a bunch of...

installed engine she ran, ran strong did a few laps in the overgrown back then she died not to restart. right now letting her cool down those few laps wear treating her like a bushhog the grass doe's have moisture. under deck didn't feel completely clogged will a bunch of moist cuttings cause...

the new snapper rer looks very nice on the net.thought it was discontinued as op is. a 15.5hp on a rer thats some serious power. I don't see the cup holder. wonder if there's a option for a bagger shoot. where I could reuse my old bagger stuff. I actuelly looked breifly at a toro at home depot...

yes slomo I believe the engine is the same.sure it's a gamble but the top of engine looks very clean. was planning to reuse the crank pulley and it's keyway. at exact same distance inbetween disc.and bottom of engine case.haven't looked closely yet, not sure how the static drive disc. attaches...

nyone know Howes a easy way to gain slack in the drive belt so I can slide the static drive disc. Over the belt.

09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp The orginal engine’s valves are worn beyond adjusting, starter was almost dune. Now I believe a broken compression lobe of cam. sure I'd love a honda however I'm swapping the exact same intex. Seller says next engine runs good it’s a ebay deal. I...

# on valve cover new to me engine Model type code 219907 0131 B1 0805212A Orginal engine 219907 0131BL 0864307A

here's a close up.

I'll start w/ soaking the pulley under engine w/ liquide wrenh then watch a few videos on how to.swap engines. what I have read it could be diffiacult reailgn the static drive sys. doesn't the crank pulley sit one position woops I think there is a slite adjustment in height and this is where...

excellent which is newer? haven't gotten posetion arrarning shipping myself or I mite pick up myself. what do you like of the set screw on either engine. I'd think an allen locker makes the adjustment easier than holding it together w/ my hand while tightening sounds rather caveman primative...

# on valve cover new to me engine Model type code 219907 0131 B1 0805212A Orginal engine 219907 0131 B1 086432A someone please tell me these are the exact same size engines. the only differnce I could do w/out is the set/lock screw for adjusting valves. maybe after a few more adjustments I...

update: goods is I was able to get a deal on a used engine and she looks nice seller claims runs good not the oil leaking loose valved oginale. bad news is it's 6 hours away. couple days ago I posted up on Uship independant carriers aren't cheap a 24x24x24 50lb box that is loaded & unloaded...