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• Nov 3, 2018 / Briggs & Stratton troubleshoot

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Hi everyone,

I have a Briggs & Stratton 15.5 hp. I have replaced the battery, starter, solenoid, checked all connections, switch, adjusted valves, flywheel key way/coil gap, etc. If I turn the engine by hand all the way to the left until it stops, and then it will start. However, when I turn it off and try and start it regular the starter gets hot and it won’t turn over. Does anyone have any ideas what would cause this issue. i have tried literally everything. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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• Nov 3, 2018 / Briggs & Stratton troubleshoot

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Sounds like the ACR on the camshaft let loose and is on the bottom of your sump cover...... Common problem on these engines..

In fact I just ordered one for a guy on this forum a couple of weeks ago.......

 

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Thank you for the tip. I will let you know if it works.

 

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Greystone123 said:

Thank you for the tip. I will let you know if it works.

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I can post a link to a video on how to change the cam if you want to watch it......

 

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Yes please do. Thank you.

 

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• Nov 4, 2018 / Briggs & Stratton troubleshoot

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Greystone123 said:

Yes please do. Thank you.

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Ok here it is. Sorry for the late reply, but I had company for the big game and some great supper.........Cajun Style......

You can skip the video to the 6 minute mark and then at 8;23 it explains the ACR on the camshaft...... Please watch the whole video as there is more important info that you need to know......

Call Pro Parts direct and talk to Ed Or Frank and tell em Boudreaux sent you..... Or I can ship you parts for a lil less than them.....

Here's the link Mon Ami ~!~!

https://youtu.be/dWHPHGZAvj4

 

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BTW Let me know if this is your problem for sure........ I don't want to miss diagnose your issue with your engine.......

But that is a very common issue with you engine.... If you have done everything adjusting the valves properly and new electrical parts and cleaning all connections very well, then the ACR on the cam is the only thing left in the diagnosis....

It's not in front of me, so I cannot see for myself what is your issue.......

Plus Tard Mon Ami ~!~!

 

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Hello again,

My motor doesn't have a slot in the camshaft for an oil pump. Does it matter either way?

 

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Sorry forgot to ask. How much for the items below from you?

How much is the camshaft, lifters, housing gasket, oil seal, and a rocker cover gasket?

 

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• Nov 4, 2018 / Briggs & Stratton troubleshoot

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Greystone123 said:

Hello again,

My motor doesn't have a slot in the camshaft for an oil pump. Does it matter either way?

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They are are both the same with or without.... So your engine doesn't have a oil filter then......