Push mower oil leak Briggs
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The key way? Seems to be frozen to shaft but I’ll try!
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Simply push the cover back in a bit, take a small screwdriver, or pointy tool and tap the key way.
It'll push inwards and off the shaft. Unless you really nail it, it should be re-usable.
It goes without saying, don't nick up the shaft, it'll damage the aluminum cover coming off (and going on) along with the seal..
Were taking a steel crank shaft spinning inside an ALUMINUM cover..
I'd sand / wire brush that exposed crankshaft MORE till it shines super clean. You don't want any rust debris there and the cover will come off much easier..
Your almost there!
Oops, didn't see page two.. Yep, it'll pop out.. Wire brush clean to later re-install...
It'll push inwards and off the shaft. Unless you really nail it, it should be re-usable.
It goes without saying, don't nick up the shaft, it'll damage the aluminum cover coming off (and going on) along with the seal..
Were taking a steel crank shaft spinning inside an ALUMINUM cover..
I'd sand / wire brush that exposed crankshaft MORE till it shines super clean. You don't want any rust debris there and the cover will come off much easier..
Your almost there!
Oops, didn't see page two.. Yep, it'll pop out.. Wire brush clean to later re-install...
Got it! You’re the man! Now, do you HAVE to use a valve spring compressor to get valves out? I’d like to clean them and reseat them.
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It's worth the 20 bux to buy the spring compressor from Briggs .... That's with shipping also ....
You can get the keepers off with a screwdriver, But putting everything back on is a PITA even experienced techs play hell ....
You can get the keepers off with a screwdriver, But putting everything back on is a PITA even experienced techs play hell ....
Roger that!
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WNY2YS/ref=psdc_13789601_t1_B001OK9TRK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OK9TRK/ref=psdc_13789601_t1_B002WNY2YS
I have the one in the second link, they have raised the price since i bought it though. I've used it many times on L head engines.
Makes a valve job a piece of cake once you get it right.
this may be of some help too, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w2BRxAiUKw
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OK9TRK/ref=psdc_13789601_t1_B002WNY2YS
I have the one in the second link, they have raised the price since i bought it though. I've used it many times on L head engines.
Makes a valve job a piece of cake once you get it right.
this may be of some help too, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w2BRxAiUKw
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Yep the first link is a way better deal.... I have 2 laying around in my spare room when I moved 5 years ago and can't locate them .... So I ordered a new one from Briggs quite a while back.....
That price on Amazon in the 1st link is a couple bux cheaper than ordering from Briggs ......
Love it. Ok. New pics. Head along with valves very gummy and oily (you can see where I scraped some away) Bore looks clean with no grooves. My flywheel is missing some fins. Concern? Best way to remove it?
How far should I go with this? ?
