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You say: Seems no one on this forum will talk about it. Not a fun project but I'm not too ashamed to talk about trying to save $200-300 on a wimpy good for nothing REPALCEMENT seat. I've done the following to my own tractor seats, varies with type of seat but if it's someone else's I do not...

Back to basics. Fuel, ignition (at the right time), compression

If the pump is working per the above instructions you can with care remove the top off of that carb while it's still on the engine. After the 4 screws come out of the top the gasket below has to come up with the top. I can 90% of time remove the top without ruining the gasket by using a thin...

You asked: Any suggestions Wondering if you torqued the flywheel nut properly.

Yes, the sector gear to the fan gear is a wimpy area on lots of the lawn tractors and I've seen several that Bubba and jethro put in the WRONG SIZE plastic bushing. (and them plastic Chima bushings are a jaw dropper at their prices.

I’ll be putting some loctite on those for sure. Red locktite is a big NO NO. red IS THE PERMANENT ONE. Use green or blue and strange that it's so expensive now days. You just need enough to keep the screw from backing out own it's own due to the running engine vib's loosening the screw. If a...

Sounds good. see you made lots of changes. Correct exhaust with heat shield between the carb and muffler. You say you changed the throttle/governor plate. I've seen different colored gov springs on those and sometimes when changing them or finding one gone when working on old engines I just...

Something simple is getting missed. Two mowers, same problem. Neighbors has a OEM belt and it's going bad also. Do a close inspection of the inside v-groove of both pulleys also. That belt is going too deep into a pulley. I've seen pulleys get a hairline crack in the v groove where the belt...

Yep, I've had carbs so clean that I could eat meals out of their bowls and they still would not work correctly. But clean is a good thing.

srwa says: Well, I'M a practicing brain surgeon & professional solitare player. Thought I'd "branch" out into another profession. U know, something to fall back on. Falling back on Briggs as another profession. Practicing brain surgeon. I'll remember that one next time I'm opening up a Briggs...

Two engines with flywheel not torqued, HMMMMMMM, but I doubt that flywheel caused the push rod to go into the crankcase area. I would probably try to use a small magnet and see if the push rod can be recovered before taking the engine apart, but both cylinders had no compression and push rods...

You asked this: For example, how about the adjustement screw, should I remember how much it's screwed? Usually around 1 1/2 turns out from a light CW setting. (and this setting is critical on some. (1/8 turn off can result in non-smooth engine performance on some) It's quite common as the carb...

You say: Believe I "shelled" the engine this time. No compression,either cylinder. Valves don't move on #2. Which engine and what did you do or not do to cause Murphy to appear??????????

Sometimes you can tie a knot in the end of the strap and when wrapping leave the knot sticking up out of the first wrap so as you can keep the next wraps from immediately slipping. You can do some looking and find a place to tie the other end so as its secure as the flywheel is turned to take up...

You ever try a nylon strap from a ratchet strap? Just let it wrap around the flywheel several times and then secure the end and then torque the flywheel nut. I cannot recommend the rope method on your OHV because you can bend/break warp valves. This is feeding a chunk of rope into the cylinder...

you say: Just looked up that shunt tool guess I won't be getting one of those !!!!! I do not use or even like shunt tools. A more user friendly Fast way to check DC AMPS is to use a clamp on DC ammeter. I have couple different brands that goes to 400 amps DC and is Auto scale. I can read...

Just a heads up about your carb. You might should re-search parts and even replacement carb first. Some of them are NLA and you can be playing with a dinosaur egg. I like to know such before I flog into old carbs. If I know before hand I proceed more cautious. We do not have the code # from...

You say you have a welder. What I do when that happens and not have to spend a arm and a leg for new stuff or a new drag link, especially when one end goes bad like yours and the the rod is a solid piece. If possible when I'm looking for parts to weld up I try to look for adjustable type and...

You say: I believe my problem is the carb I bought. It has the newer version fuel solenoid. Chances are you are correct about a China clone replacement when they are the double throat type. If you got it using Amazon Prime you can get a FREE return and refund for all. Here is a link that...

I did not see where you stated for sure it is the double throat type. (by looking at the IPL of the carbs in the link) Both type carbs use a fuel solenoid so that cannot be used as a ID to my question. The reason I asked which carb is being used is because I've seen different running symptoms...

At this link does your Briggs have the 125 Dual throat carb or 125A single throat carb? https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/400000-699999-series/407700-to-407799/407777-0128-e1/carburetor-fuel-supply

I've never seen a Anti -After fire solenoid (12v) for those old Briggs twins carbs. My opinion. They are not needed on that engine. I would not use one if they were available, not needed. Some people are not aware that a afterfire solenoid does not turn off the fuel supply to the carb. It only...

Go to this link and tell us which carb that engine has? Is it the dual throat 125 or the single throat 125? https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/400000-699999-series/407700-to-407799/407777-0128-e1/carburetor-fuel-supply Are you...

Your one picture is really dark and We cannot see what you are indicating that you see gas pooling in both cylinders???????????? Something to keep in mind on those engines is when they are not warmed up or hot and when you turn the key off the spark stops the governor goes wide open and the...

Do you know how to make a static governor adjustment??? If not re-search such on-line and come back to us with any questions about such. You can also find some videos of how to probably even showing your engine.

What do you mean by this statement??? (are you talking about the engine or the video or what???) You say: Takes a while to start as well AND take the breather off and look into the carb throat while its running and see if you see a stream of gas when it's running at idle. Leave all the...

Like bertsmobile says, try solving one problem at a time. You mentioned that the surging might be the governor. Do not monkey around with the governor yet. To get an idea if it's the governor causing the hunting/surging manually move the throttle lever AT THE CARB BY HAND AND HOLD IT IN A...

Grumpycat: Yes, pop the seals out, wash the bearing, grease, reinstall the seals. Do not spin the bearing with your air hose, but it is a good thing to use compressed air to clean it out. Right about spinning bearings with compressed air. Guy could even loose a finger. But; This is my...

Star Tech: That why they should be using 6204-ZZ bearings instead of the 6204-2RS ones. Those can be greased with both shields in place. Are you indicating that the internal housing spindle grease will migrate through the steel inner shield of the ZZ bearing and actually do some good???? I...

I understand your why for post: I was indicating you will get more tips and opinions about your Kohler if you do your own post. I'm not real familiar with that engine for hands on experience, just giving basics. If you find a bad starter and need a replacement you might check with dbelectric.com...

What is your question? AND You will get more replies if you will start your own post. Just some general info you might consider: From what you have indicated it appears that you need to put the engine back together, set the valve lash correctly and then when cranking do not crank over 5 sec's...

sgkent asked in post #8" so the first question is why did you replace the arbor? Was it for the same reason? Next question: Did the belt issue start AFTER YOU replaced the arbor? Did you change any of the pulleys when you changed the arbor? Did you carefully measure your old belt's length OD...

It appears that a v pulley the belt is running in is not rotating freely and the belt starts burning. Probably a bearing seizure or the bearing is already seized and it's race is spinning in the housing and seizing after it rotates for little while. Is this the primary belt from the engine to...

bertsmobile said I regularly find them type blades not fitted properly also. Same here. I see such quite often especially when the spindle shaft itself stars are partly distorted from the blade hitting a hard object and displacing the steel on the shaft and at the blade and someone removes the...

AND on some of them CC's 1046's they did their best to hide the fuse. Awhile back I had to remove the battery tray and on the left side by the frame under lots of dirt was the fuse. Had to find it with flash light and also the fuse holder was rusted and corroded and no extra wire length for...

It's talking to you and you are not paying attention. Chirping is the belt friction.

I was recently given one of them Murray RER's. Model 13DC26JD058. I eventually found on-line after lots of searching a IPL and owners manual, separate items. Yes it has a blade brake and when trying to turn the blade by hand will usually produce a scraping sound. You have to be careful when...

Wondering why you ask? Are you having starting/running problems???

I see you really do not have a questions but; EDIT: I did not see your Pg 1 before I posted below, but the link I posted has some very good info and also dirtdigger if he is still around. If you have any questions about troy bilt tillers, need parts or manuals, etc try the link below. I have...

Are you setting in the seat when you pull/engauge the pto? Did you remove the dec? Was it working ok before you replaced the pulley? If so you might just try reversing what you changed when installing the new pulley replacement pulley. Some decks even have a discharge chute switch that must be...

ILENGINE says: (about grease serts on spindle housings. For the most part it is a feel good measure. I suspected such also to make the owner/operator feel good that they are really doing the lube maintenance procedure and doing a lot of good saving their spindle bearings but are actually just...

ILENGINE says: their instructions say to pump like 10 pumps of grease into the spindle prior to installation and then the bearings fail within a couple hours. Question: Why pump lots of grease into a spindle housing when the bearings have seals that prevent the grease from lubing the...

Yes, what you are seeing is normal. Time to install and make a test run. Sometimes a small prayer service helps on them Briggs just before doing the first test run after a operational procedure. let us know how it acts. When you start the engine let it idle and look into the carb throat. You...

I've wrestled with your China gen engine issues. What I done for spare carb and parts. (plus other parts) I compared the Predator engine I'm looking at to Honda engines and parts by visual/cc's, etc, and then for a spare carb I found Honda clone carb. Usually looking at fleece bay where they...

Momma says: Three things needed for a gas engine's promise to run, fuel, ignition at the proper time, compression. Give it a manual squirt of prime of gas, if no go check for spark, if no go check for compression. Let us know which one's are not found and which ones are found.

With the intake manifold showing raw gas the carb being tested has a leaking needle seat. You need to get that corrected before doing the other things. If you don't have or want to purchase a Mityvac 8500 that does both vac and pressure you can find a blood pressure bulb on fleece bay for...

Do the needle/seat test that slomo and I suggested. Seeing raw fuel in the manifold is not a good thing. Probably needle/seat leaking. Also install a 60-70micron fuel filter. You say you installed a NEW carb and it's still same O. The Briggs red filters are about 150 microns are ok for gravity...

Just little bit of info and you may already know this: You say your replaced the carb and still seeing the same thing. If the engine oil is really clean and even hot and thin you can sometimes get fooled by the oil level by eyeballing. Sounds strange but true. Try this method for getting a...

Your compression is ok. Since that is the old opposed twin it very rare for fuel to get into the oil with the pump on the front of the carb type and you say you replaced the carb. You say it APPEARS that fuel is getting in the oil. Describe APPEARS?

You say the carb is new Walbro LMT. The Walbro LMT are NLA. (No Longer Available) If you ordered a Walbro LMT replacement you probably received a Nikki and if the price is in the $20 range it's a China clone carb. They lead you to believe you are getting a true Walbro but that is not so. (and...