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  1. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    first off I'll have to reorder the head gasket. as far as the carb. this man makes it look easy, I was thinking the minute I dissassemble a spring would fly out w/ another part never to be found. so I'll be inspecting/ cleaning the carb. thats currently on the engine. I also have the orginal...
  2. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    yeah that place is worst than that other place that starts w/ a c plus they don't have toilets or tp, there walking around watching there step stop take a crape an keep walking w/ out even wiping. we don't want there crape here there all going back. have you sean the movie slumdog millionair...
  3. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    head gasket arrived warpped purchased at amazon for $10.
  4. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    head gasket arrived warped head gasket missing a layer of material will return an reorder.an request better packaging this thing was only packaged in top an bottom layer of cardboard.
  5. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    This is definity a carb. Related problem which I believe lead to the blown head gasket. I just found out how the needle/seat and sticking float can produce fuel flooding cylinder an get into crankcase. I will remove carb. Bowl an inspect float for holes if float is full of fuel it won’t float...
  6. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    yeah thats what I came up w/ from parts tree. could a faulty carburater flooding the cylinder create to big of an explosion which ruined the head gasket? BTW I have a spare carb from orginal engine.but am uncomfortable dissassembleing a carb. I'd rather swap in a replacement but then I'll have...
  7. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    thanks on carb part# what is correct part# for head gasket?
  8. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    the amazon gasket appears to be the correct gasket however the bot is confused as usale.
  9. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    yes that is the correct engine# as ingraved on the valve cover.
  10. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    do you have a part# for this carb. thanks
  11. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    Here’s the cylinder head after blown head gasket. not seeing metal damage image I had to use the parts engine head from orginal head. Replacement engines head damaged under rocker arm mount. I assume it’s trashed image Aditionaly I do smell a bit of fuel in the oil. Thanks for advising...
  12. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    I'll take a good image of head. it felt smooth around the carbon stain. I don't have a tempered glass table. I do have a piece of plexie glass about 1/8" thick x 2'. what do you think about the amazon gasket?
  13. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    not sure about the fuel pump, don't even know where it's located. when I turned the ign. key the fuel shoot up over ten feet.then when dissassembling the head seamed like the whole cylinder was filled w/ fuel.
  14. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    Update:I turned the key switch to ignition an observed fuel shooting straight up.this fuel appeared to be coming out the cylinder head but I didn’t see any cracks. I removed the cylinder head and found a damaged or blown head gasket it doesn’t appear to be blown all the way though just a bit of...
  15. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    I can remove an replace the carb. I’d probably mess up trying to rebuild a carb. All I see that’s available is a carb replacement from ebay. a carb part# would be a big help. 219907-0131-B1 - Briggs & Stratton Vertical Engine carburetor parts NA image top of carburater image linkage...
  16. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    you know I hate to think about it but I was having a no spark issue an couldn't find the spark tester so I removed the spark plug an placed the spark plug near the cylinder head cranked her over to see if I had spark. what I had was a huge fireball from all the fuel shooting out the spark plug...
  17. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    I attemptrd the start up over 24 hours ago so I assume the gasoline on the plug has evaporated? the fuel on the spark plug wire dryed yesterday. strange the cylinder cooling fins are filled w/ gasoline.can I remove the plug now for these images you request? the previous fuel leaking problem was...
  18. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    I neglected to mention when I turned her over to start battery was at 12.05VDC barely turned her over but I did hear leaking compression. I will clean. when you say shop air into the spark plug hole how much PSI an am I sparying w/ soapy water like a innertube repair? w/ this much fuel all over...
  19. The Brain

    Spark plug gets gas fouled every cold start

    I attempted to mow the leaves today. same old stuff fuel is leaking out it's soaked the spark plug wire, an made a puddle on the cylinder head. now I'm concerned w/ an explosion. please advise and thanks
  20. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    so the slime is in fact run flat? I was actuelly thinking of solids on the front that bert mentioned however I'll most likely find a parts mower for the fronts wheel & tire. I get my vessels fabbing aluminum at the scrape yard, there's usally always a mower there. how much better will she take...
  21. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    I found out why the tire was so heavy inside tire was another tire inside that was filled w/ a solid gell. man said it was a run flat type tire. what the heck is going on here. dam I could've continued to use this tire dam. the guy beat on the rim dinged it up I asked if he could beat it back...
  22. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    I'll have to check into the solid tires thanks for tip I removed rear wheel the wheel & tire seamed extremely heavey for a little tire about 35LBs it didn't feel like it was full of fuild or anything inside tire really weird seams like it should weight less than 10LBs for both.
  23. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    ten " or smaller think I'll buy the wheel and tire which reminds me one of my front is kojected wierd how one is kojected other still has thread (remember I purchased at e-auction so I have no history of my snapper). confused why you would add a tube to a tubeless tire exspecialy w/ low PSI...
  24. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    yes I've been using NGK V power TR55 in tow vehicle and my high horsepower Pontica TA thanks for tips I'll be getting on the chain case after the new tire.
  25. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    just removed wheel that thing was tight probable never been removed since new. please don't tell me there's a tube in there the tire I have is tubeless. edit: the wheel & tire seamed extremely heavey for a little tire about 35LBs it didn't feel like it was full of fuild or anything inside tire...
  26. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    second mow went fine hopefully the engine will last a few seasons. yes I use a inline paper filter & petcock which I close pior to let her burn whats in carbs. bowl. basicely running her dry. do you Guys do this every mow? thanks for excellent infor.
  27. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    I'll carry it to costco next time there. will report back w/ results.
  28. The Brain

    My fuel tank expanded now it’s loose inside it’s holder.

    so the tank will never revert back to orginal size? did the direct sunlight cause this? tank still functions I'll strap it w/ a bungee you know like I bungee the start battery. btw what usally holds the battery? thanks
  29. The Brain

    My fuel tank expanded now it’s loose inside it’s holder.

    anyone know about the tank expanding?
  30. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    the orginal engines bottom end is fine. can I replace the compression cam & cylinder head w/ improved valve train and keep as a spare engine. replacment engine is strong second mow in week or less. then I'll know if I have a decent engine. I'm thinking of using amsoil 30weight oil. what do you...
  31. The Brain

    My fuel tank expanded now it’s loose inside it’s holder.

    My fuel tank expanded now it’s loose inside it’s holder. I accidently left the snapper in direct sunlight for a few days . The vent was closed because she was upright remember I recently swapped engines. The tank expanded like a ballon I’ve done this w/ my 6gallon boat reserve tank and it...
  32. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    hello SM did you ever figure out when my new used engine was manufactored?
  33. The Brain

    RER been mowing w/ rear flat tire for last 8 years

    I purchased the replacement tire 8 years ago (along w/ new belt/trans disc/blade/air filter/spark plug ect.) it's still in the closet.I thought I could use my motorcycle tire irons to much work holding down the wheel I'll have to bolt the wheel to something (I have beaten a 13" trailer tire on...
  34. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    excellent tips slomo you the man so whats the best spark plug she's running great so I hope she continues heres the new used engine yes I always use a paper inline filter also petcock and always run the carbs bowl dry. dam didn't know about the deck rusting from underneth dam she doe's live...
  35. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    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...
  36. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    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...
  37. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    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...
  38. The Brain

    Has Snapper discontinued sales of their rear engine rider?

    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...
  39. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    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...
  40. The Brain

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

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

    09 snapper RER engine swap intex 12.5hp

    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...
  42. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

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

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    here's a close up.
  44. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    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...
  45. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    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...
  46. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    # 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...
  47. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    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...
  48. The Brain

    difficulty w/ adjusting brake/clutch I put it back exactly like previously.

    thanks for advice forgot to reply . I ended up replaceing the square switch Plus creative wiring to bypass the seat safety switch so I have ignition. now I'm preparing for a cam swap. thanks again TB
  49. The Brain

    worn out cam preventing ignition, cam swap or engine swap

    I was messing I'll do it right w/ OEM will document the whole swap. to bad the compression can't be lowed enought w/ like a thicker head gasket. to bad there's a weak starter wouldn't a stronger starter and minus the cam attachment.TB
  50. The Brain

    Bought an old snapper

    I have a 12.5 intex no oil filter. engine 2009 snapper 12.5hp intex .344cc 219907 0131BL 0864307A I didn't know it was possiable to not have a oil pump. if this is true no oil pump will ease my planned cam swap. I'm thinking the govorer acts as a pump?TB
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