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Is the engine still on the mower? Is the starter spinning the flywheel? (You seem to indicate that you can turn the flywheel?) Does the PTO end of the crank turn when the flywheel turns? Was the engine running when it happened or did you just go to start the engine and failure? Reason I ask is...

Yes sometimes this is required for the Al Gore carbs. The tiny micro bits #61-80 is what you need with the chuck. turn them slow by hand. If you mess up the jet you can sometimes find them here https://sawzillaparts.com/

I've had fair luck with the 2 cycle weed eater, leaf blower carbs and one barrel Nikki carbs. I have not had any good luck with the 2 barrel Nikki's Usually have the option of free returns if they do not work correctly.

You ask what you should look for next? Look for a tractor model number and the engine model, type and code and post the info on here. Also look for a Volt Ohm meter or DMM. We can then provide you with some logical info.

I've got a service manual on a Honda EG1400 and if no AC voltage it indicates to check for 12v DC at the brushes. (with the engine running at 3700 rpm's) If it has 12vDC check the condition of the brushes and slip rings and also check the rotor resistance as around 15-18 ohms reading across the...

I strongly suspect Amazon resells bad stuff that has been previously sold and returned.

Appears you may have misunderstood what Star Tech is saying. There is a o ring INSIDE the metal shell on the solenoid and you cannot replace just the o ring. the whole solenoid assembly has to be replaced. To get an idea of such the whole metal outer shell with the terminal assembly when on the...

Just a general arm chair opinion: The spark plug cylinder on the left in the picture is the suspect cylinder when doing a compression or leakdown COMPARISON test. Comparing the left oily/carbon/fouled spark plug cylinder to the right plug's cylinder. The right plug is worn out but no need in...

But what about isolating the mag by running the kill wire through a horn button then to the engine block? Will that work? Yes, or disconnect the existing wires at the head light switch (isolated their ends by tapeing) and use ithe on/off headlight switch as you describe as a horn switch as a...

Can you explain/comment further on what would be your concerns about adding the needle bearings and causing a possible quick failure? (like maybe failure of the Chink bearings from dirt/dust or?)

It should help reduce the wear on the steering sector area.

I've got some of the Simpson 260's and 160's. I can repair and calibrate them oldies. The precision parts are getting scarce from Simpson. I prefer them analog type meters for Ohms testing but the DMM's for voltage testing. Usually what wipes them out is not paying attention and trying to read...

Like fish says it might just be a head gasket. Can you remove both spark plugs and see if only one is black oily? If only one is oily black it might be worth having someone look at the head gasket on that side but maybe do a leak down test first comparing one cylinder to the other. You can...

What is strange is the fuel solenoid itself USUALLY does not leak/drip unless it's loose, cross threaded or the little thin metal seal gasket is not installed or it's been somehow bent/mutilated/molested and damaged. About your questions. Yes you can try swapping the fuel solenoids if they are...

You say: Reason I replace was because the fuel shutoff solenoid started leaking. What were the symptoms of this? Was it leaking externally at the bottom of the bowl or was you getting gas into the oil or what?????????

Post up model, type, code. Some of them Briggs head gasket will start leaking and cause such.

What model, type and code of engine? WB can also appear as burned oil when viewed in sunlight instead of being blue.

I got into about same thing recently removing aq Briggs Intek from a Cub Cadet and Installing a Kohler. Removed the motion drive pulley and PTO from the Brings onto the Kohler, wiring plugs interchanged, minor wiring to the starter because the Kohler does not use a external starter solenoid BUT...

I use a leak down tester quite often. I can test new to me non running engines on a test bench before even trying to fix them for a run test. Lets me know if they are worth the effort to get running. I've found bad valves, bad rings, bad head gaskets on non-running engines. I have a OTC. HF...

If the next one leaks take notice of the area of leakage. Sometimes you can flat sand a head on a piece of glass and see the area of warpage and sand it flat again but if it's the block you might have to try two gaskets and not the weak China Amazon types.

Just some general info about the Anti backfire solenoid (ABS) you mention. Sometimes the solenoid pintle can be free'ed up by using a penetrating oil and gently pushing and slightly twisting the pintle valve stem. It is slightly spring loaded outwards and uses voltage to retract. You also have...

Here is a link that has instructions for your Briggs/Nikki carb https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/

Does that tractor have a F N R shifter on the floor board in front of the seat and a 1 through 7 speed shifter on the right hand rear fender??? (YES or NO) If you will post up couple pictures and the 7 speed shifter area for forward and reverse I probably can steer you to a owners manual that...

joed756 said: An old diesel mechanic trick...use two head gaskets. Good info here I've done the two head gasket with good results. (do the proper torque procedure) Also it will slightly reduce the compression which can be a good thing on some engines.

Looks like you found a cheap replacement. I've Plastic welded several of the plastic gasoline gas tanks with good results. You can watch several you tube videos about such. I try to use a piece of plastic from the one I'm welding/repairing so as their DNA is the same.

I've heard a rumor that Lowes will honor Craftsman tool lifetime warranties.

Yep, sometimes consulting the owners manual for instructions is a good thing after all else fails. I've seen lots of dudes/smart alecks/jerks just throw the owners manual away because they know more than the people who built the product. Thanks for the come back. Lots of dudes will not...

No way would I buy a mower on-line, especially a used one. Bad enough trying to buy one while doing face to face asnd inspection and asking the previous owner questions. When doing such I'm checking out the seller more than I am the mower/equipment. We all have heard this line, It was running...

You said: but finger controlled of throttle will smooth out and run Perfect. Little strange that it ran ok by holding the throttle butterfly manually, due to starving for fuel (unless it was only surging when under a load) Sometimes if applying a slight choke lessens the surge is a hi8nt of...

Is this a new to you engine? or is this a engine you have been operating and the surging started all at once????

You need a small cc engine compression tester like you describe. Lots of info on-line.

Engine smoking on a hill, you say. But not on level ground????? Too many variables here. Blue smoke or black smoke. See if oil is thinned out with gas or too full of oil. check breather. If Blue oil smoke might do a leak down test.

You asked: You Where can I find this bracket? If you can find a part number just do a on-line search and if it's listed a NLA or discontinued, go to Flea bay and search the part number and if nothing surfaces that you want to pay for do a SAVED SEARCH WITH A PART NUMBER AND ONE WILL USUALLY...

As ilengine says. Just a few hints here and basic info about such. I remove the electric clutch and take a piece of schedule 40 rigid metal pipe that will just slip over the crankshaft, (I save the electric PTO clutches because they are expensive and write the model/part number on the clutch...

I've noticed that: As above and also any time a PTO is en-gauged and it does not sound right, like you mention, engine pulls down, you feel vibs in your cheeks in the seat, and it's getting worse, then stuff hits the fan, next time think about turning off the PTO before it gets worse because...

You eliminated quite a bit of stuff. What I would think about doing is check the valve lift. compare the exhaust push rod left to the intake. Compare the lift of each to each other. Look for as much as 1/4 inch difference in lift height, I've seen one lobe loose enough lift on those 28 engines...

If it was running good with the old v belt and that is all you done was replace the v belt and you had a failure put the old v-belt back on and test. (just kidding) Had this same thing happen to a guy that called me on phone and said he had just changed the oil in his vec and afterwards if...

We have people on this site that knows small engines in and out but we NEED to have the EXACT model, type and code from the top of the valve cover. We have asked you several times for this info but it just falls on deaf ears. Can you tell us why you cannot give up this info????? Excuse me if...

Startech: Thanks for that info. I'll try the Rotary. Sadness ruining starters due to a new replacement solenoid. Cannot hear the starter running when the engine is running when the solenoid contact stick. I've took couple of them apart and the new copper disc and it's stud contact would be stuck...

You say: Ordered a oem Walbro. Will update when i get it and install it. Thank guys! If you ordered a NEW replacement carb using the Walbro part number do not be surprised and get too depressed if you get a Nikki or even a Nikki clone, BECAUSE Nikki's are the replacements for thw Walbro's using...

You asked about starter solenoids. If I were you I would buy two, keep a spare handy. I buy the two terminal type and they can be used on most all older model MTD's. Look at your IPL and get the correct part number then search on-line. I've had a run of bad luck within last year replacing lawn...

Seniorcitizen says: If a MTD will cut grass for 26 years it deserves new cables . lol It deserves more. Might even be time for a oil chainge. At the very least give it lots of TLC. Might even want to go ahead and arrange for funeral services.

Post up the model, type and code for us? Ignore what the HP says. (Briggs labeled hp of same engines how ever they want to and got sued for such) If you use all the above info you will get on the correct page.

As freddie21 says: Make sure you put in for a refund, or replacement, of that crap carb. All seller I have dealt with will provide one, or the other, and probably won't want the carb back as there's gas in it. They know what they're selling. If it came from Amazon they will usually issue a full...

AND I've noticed that OP's just ignor a lawn tractor steering when it first gets slack or even when it jumps gears when turning they just keep operating. I've also seen where people replace the pinion and sector gear and they jump teeth due to re-installing worn out or wrong bushings at the...

Yep, post model type and code. Manually move the throttle plate to the wide open [position. This will normally bypass any governor control. If it then speeds up you will need to do a static governor adjust. If that is a Twin make sure that both cylinders are producing power EQUALLY.

That 33 series Briggs was a lemon from the start. Experience is what you get when what you bought is not what you wanted. If you turn wrenches you can replace that engine if the deck etc, still has good life, not rusted out, etc. Sometimes zero turn mowers and slopes you mention are not a good...

You asked: Any ideas what I may be missing. YES

I change the oil in my old vec's usually every 5k miles or less. Some of the vec's use straight 30w and some use 10-30 conventional oils. I also quite often get used small 4 cycle engines, usually lawn tractor and pressure washer engines of 3.5 to 25 hp. Instead of installing new costly motor...

Is that where an animal has chewed on the shifter and a pedal? Your seat would last awhile with a cover. I've used contact cement and indoor outdoor carpet and fixed lawn tractor seats with good results. Weldwood is the best contact cement and the spray one is more user friendly. i just cover...