help me give an old 2hp briggs a second life

[Tom S.]

A manual might be helpful for you. Find 5 bucks somewhere and you can buy a fountain of knowledge. You might be able to get one at the library, too. :thumbsup:

Vintage Briggs & Stratton Engines Service Repair Manual 1976 | eBay

 

[ryan68bug]

Is a Tecumseh H35 carb a suitable adaptation for a Briggs 2-HP? I was considering adapting one to an engine I have missing the carb/tank.

Anybody know if this is possible? didn't see an answer from earlier...

 

[Mattdeere]

Anybody know if this is possible? didn't see an answer from earlier...

Yes it will work. But it wont run any better. Just get a stocker and pull the spiral out of it.

 

[minibikin']

I'm not sure I'd recommend removing the spiral on a stock engine. They allegedly improve velocity and you may lose bottom end. Not sure but just a thought.

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[Mattdeere]

I'm not sure I'd recommend removing the spiral on a stock engine. They allegedly improve velocity and you may lose bottom end. Not sure but just a thought.

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I agree but I assumed that there would be other enhancements. Something as simple as a thin head gasket , or removal of the easy spin should allow the extra velocity to be added power

 

[creia]

Just get a stocker and pull the spiral out of it.

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[ryan68bug]

Yes it will work. But it wont run any better. Just get a stocker and pull the spiral out of it.

Cool... I've got an intake, but need a carb. Dont' have a Briggs tank or carb for this otherwise complete engine in my shop. Figured I'd try something different.

 

[oldbugger]

Piece of cake, takes about 5 min to get the spring in and 10 to get the %^#$*@ rope attached and the correct length.
2 videos run watch both. Rope should NEVER pull to the end of the spring.

 

[oldbugger]

sorry the link for the video is: Video: History of Lawn Mower Engine Starters | eHow.com