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I have and old log splitter made by Diddier and sold by Montgomery Wards. The engine needs to be replaced, how can I match up to a new engine?
Thank You,
Mike

Model: 130202
Type: 0801 01
Code: 80062307

The easiest way is to take your engine numbers to a Briggs authourized dealer and have them use their reporter guide to get the exact model replacement. That way you will have someone to fall back on if the engine does not match up. You can use the internet and forums, but if someone looks it up wrong and you don’t have the correct engine, it may be time to retrofit or reorder.

Per Briggs Power Portal the direct replacement is 126332-1036-B6. Now it will be an OHV were the yours is a L-head engine.

Thank you for the fast reply! I'll see I can find one.

Jack's Small engines has one for $379.

Not sure about getting a replacement engine yet, but I definitely want to get a rebuild kit for the old 5hp Briggs. Any suggestions on which kits are best?

What is wrong with the engine exactly?
Briggs oem parts is the best way to go,
and a good repair manual, briggs 270962 manual should be for this one i think.
the wise thing to do is to tear it all down, and (if you have the know how) or have a machinist, measure the cylinder bore and see how bad it is worn, if it would need bored out, or just a new ring set. of course regardless, new oil seals, correct thickness crankcase gasket, valve job, checking tolerances on the crank rod journal and other bearing surface clearances. probably several other things im leaving out.

While running it made a couple loud knocks and stopped. There's no resistance when pulling the cord. So I'm guessing the piston and connecting rod need to replaced along with the rings and gaskets.

Yeeee.
Does the piston move when you pull the cord?

I don't think it does. I'll pull the spark plugs tomorrow and check.

I pulled the spark plug and I can see the valves moving but no compression. So I'm thinking its the connecting rod. My kid really wants to rebuild it so we will take it apart before ordering anything. I stripped out the set screw on the lovejoy connector so that needs to be drilled out too.

Quality father & son time does not have a price .
If he want to be with you rebuilding the mowr then just do it before he grows up & you are either an embarrassment or the keeper of the car keys .

Things to Consider when Buying a Replacement Engine

Some tips on how to examine your replacement engine closely before deciding on a purchase especially for used or secondhand ones.
The Service History

You can never be too sure with the engine that you’re about to buy. In a perfect world, the seller will disclose everything there is to know about the engine but we aren’t living in one. Get a trusted mechanic preferably someone neutral who will examine the wear and tear of an engine. The simple way is that take your lawn mower engine number and provide to your chosen mower dealer and ask them to collect the same features engine. if the number matches to your expected engine, then all the features of the engine should be matched up, you can certainly replace the engine. Some damages may not be obvious especially to the untrained eyes so it’s important to get an expert’s opinion on an engine’s service history.