Hello everyone, questions from a newbie. I just recently acquired a 5hp Briggs I/C motor that I was hoping to use in a mini bike. It has a reduction gear so when I took it apart I found that it has a splined crankshaft for the gear, not the round shaft with keyway I am used to. I am a lot more familiar with tecumseh engines so I am not sure what different parts Briggs use in these motors or what parts are interchangeable to use this block for a mini bike. (round keyway shaft) at first I thought I could just throw a different 5hp crank in there but this crank has a bearing, but only on the flywheel side of the crank.
Any help suggesting what the easiest route to take would be much appreciated. Although this motor prob sat for 20 years and looked horrible outside, after rebuilding carb, flushing varnish out of tank and fresh oil it ran beautiful. I tore it down and the internals are in the best shape I've ever seen in an old motor, can't have been used much. So I was really hoping I can use it rather than finding a different motor. I'll try and attach a couple pics.ha
Thanks in advance.
Mike.
Any help suggesting what the easiest route to take would be much appreciated. Although this motor prob sat for 20 years and looked horrible outside, after rebuilding carb, flushing varnish out of tank and fresh oil it ran beautiful. I tore it down and the internals are in the best shape I've ever seen in an old motor, can't have been used much. So I was really hoping I can use it rather than finding a different motor. I'll try and attach a couple pics.ha
Thanks in advance.
Mike.
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