Briggs and Stratton Engine Blown - cause/worth repairing?

[richypryor]

So I am a newbie, I have serviced to a certain extent this Troy Bilt Bronco for 12 year. Just got it ready for this year but needed new transmission belts which I couldn't fit, (time and equipment mainly) Got it back from a local guy, great with these things. Didn't notice any issues leakage anywhere but after I had been mowing for around 20 minutes, started shaking and smoking, turned it off and SEE IMAGE - my guess is there was a small oil leak no one noticed? Question is it worth replacing on a 12 year Bronco, (cost of engine, time and labor etc going to be high) or is it time to move on to a new model of something?

 

[bertsmobile1]

That is a counter weight that has let go.
Usually nothing to do with oil leaks.
The Surplus center , Small Engine Warehouse & Small Engine Supplies all have heavily discounted surplus engines .
What is important is how good is the mower.

 

[richypryor]

Well that makes me feel better, thank you!

 

[richypryor]

The mower is in good shape, like people age is the biggest issue , I would say that if I can get a used engine replaced and fitted for less than 500 then it would give me a few m,ore years, any more than that then I am of the opinion its time for a change! On that note what is your opinion on a hydrostaic as opposed to an automatic transmission?

 

[Fish]

Get a new mower.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Something like this
!7Hp Intek
or this
19Hp
Or this
SES