I'm 63 years old and finally did the ultimate small engine mistake :doah:hmy::doah: - after changing my riding lawnmower oil a few weeks ago, apparently I did not completely tighten the oil plug. So while idleing today, I heard a sharp BANG and the engine quit. Yep, the oil had leaked out.
I put oil in and tried to start, but there doesn't seem to be any compression. So I need some guidance as to what to do now. This is a 22 hp Briggs V-twin 407777-0283-G1, 2 cylinder vertical.
I pulled the engine this afternoon and I cannot find any physical damage on the crankcase or heads. No oil is leaking and when I turn the flywheel the shaft turns but neither of the pistons and valves seem to be moving.
I am reasonably handy, but not much of a mechanic.
So what is the most likely damage?
Is it worth paying someone to open the crankcase and fix it?
Should I just replace the whole engine, or could I get a short block and rebuild?
Any ideas what short block or other Briggs engine model will crossover and work?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, ideas, or recommendations. Heck, at this point I'll just take some sympathy.
I put oil in and tried to start, but there doesn't seem to be any compression. So I need some guidance as to what to do now. This is a 22 hp Briggs V-twin 407777-0283-G1, 2 cylinder vertical.
I pulled the engine this afternoon and I cannot find any physical damage on the crankcase or heads. No oil is leaking and when I turn the flywheel the shaft turns but neither of the pistons and valves seem to be moving.
I am reasonably handy, but not much of a mechanic.
So what is the most likely damage?
Is it worth paying someone to open the crankcase and fix it?
Should I just replace the whole engine, or could I get a short block and rebuild?
Any ideas what short block or other Briggs engine model will crossover and work?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions, ideas, or recommendations. Heck, at this point I'll just take some sympathy.