Jul 14, 2025 · Hello! Can anyone help with a diagnostic procedure to reliably rule out a broken compression release mechanism/pin versus a valve clearance that needs to be tweaked, or other …

Jul 29, 2024 · Especially important on the Briggs single 21,28,31, and 33 series Intek engines as they are bad about blowing the head gasket between the cylinder and push rod galley. Air does leak pass …

Nov 25, 2024 · Changed carbs adjusted valves still the same thing hunts real bad only runs with choke half on. Changed carb head gasket and lapped the babes still hunts an dies without choke on

Aug 21, 2011 · That backfiring through the carb could be an intake valve intermittently sticking. First thing that came to mind was a partially sheared flywheel key, causing the engine to be a little out of …

May 9, 2018 · Here's another way of adjusting the valve clearance on a Briggs& Stratton OHV Engine EXPLAINED by TARYL (the Fixes All guy) fast forward the video to APPROX. 19:min, 10:sec. where …

Oct 23, 2017 · I am learning how to adjust the valve space on a briggs and stratton 31C707 type 3346 G6 code 110510ZD I saw two ways to prep the engine. ONe was TDC and a 1/4" turn and then set …

May 2, 2018 · I have adjusted the valves to .004 Intake and .006 exhaust. When I turn the engine over the engine has a knock and the flywheel stops. Take out the spark plug and it turns over. I have …

Apr 14, 2017 · Probably a Briggs Vanguard or maybe an Intek Commercial series. Is there a reference guide out there that can accurately tell me my crankshaft output size and length? I am getting …

Jan 25, 2023 · I've read that B&S switched from points and condenser ignition to electronic in 1982. My 1982 Craftsman lawn tractor (orig. owner) has points and condenser so maybe that's wrong or …

May 3, 2025 · Have a 21 hp Briggs & Stratton and from what I can gather it has a decompression issu. To start it i have to turn the motor to the top of the compression stroke to be able to start. Is there a …