Working on a 5hp I/c. first thing I noticed when I got it is that the pull cord only turns it over once & it is very hard to pull & it has way too much compression. Ive delt with that before on a predator but it was the compression release on the cam. I don't think these briggs have that. I pulled the valve cover & I need to check the lash. Anyone know what the lash is for these motors? Also I pulled the head cover & noticed that at tdc, the intake valve starts opening before the exhaust valve closes fully. Is that right? Needing some pointers so I can figure out what is causing the problem.
Ps this is unrelated, but I have been wondering: What makes a briggs motor a flathead? does that just refer to the style or is is that term used to describe a specific motor only (like a raptor?).
Pics will be posted tonight when I get home
Ps this is unrelated, but I have been wondering: What makes a briggs motor a flathead? does that just refer to the style or is is that term used to describe a specific motor only (like a raptor?).
Pics will be posted tonight when I get home