11 HP BRIGGS ENGINE VALVE JOB (part 5)

My 32 year old Craftsman Lawn Tractor needed a Valve Job
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[@blastem]

Another vintage machine lives! Nicely done, sir.

[@805ROADKING]

Thank you Bud!!☺

[@doublel7337]

Good for another 30 years. I always thought I was a good small engine mechanic, but still learning from you Road King.

[@wildcoyote34]

job well done ,, that old girl sounds great ,ready for another 32 years mowing the yard

[@JSchrumm]

And off to the races for another 35 years, good job King.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@2BitRustler]

When I was younger, I invariably put three grunts on a two grunt torque spec. Bolt extractors became my specialty. I was watching you grunt the screwdriver with the wrench and thought, uh huh, he's gonna pull one of my tricks. lol Thanks for the videos Mr. RoadKing. Enjoying the process without getting dirty. ;-) Have a great one, sir!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Rus!! Ya never wanna make friends with the easy out!!☺

[@regsparkes6507]

Hey,...it's magic ! There it was with no shroud, then BINGO!,...the shroud 's on and the engine's running, without even hearing the starter whiz over. Amazing! Good one, ROADKING!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Reg!! Yeah sometimes filming everything take too much time!! We had to finish it up and mow the lawn before it got too dark!!☺

[@regsparkes6507]

Yes, I can imagine the extra work that has to go into a project because of having to 'shoot' every little move you make. But, it is enjoyable all the same.

[@GrantHubbard]

Roadking for PRESIDENT!!!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@wolvenar]

A couple years ago I went and spent.. probably more than I should have on a "lot" of brigs valve work tools that were being sold off from an estate. I bought them mostly because of a friend needing valve work on a mower, and I figured then I also had several motors needing full rebuilds. Used them on his motor, stashed them away figuring I would be using them that winter to rebuild mine.. Well plans changed, and I wound up repowering the mowers replacing a 11hp with a new 19.5 and also a new 8hp in place of a 6.5. So now I have more tools that may rarely if ever see use again :-/. Oh well. Never know, they are getting to be more of a rare tool(s) to find/own So there is the bragging rights.. and the "just in case" factor :-)

[@jimprice6032]

good job. two grunts Road King you kill me.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bob!!☺

[@Budro4764]

The gasket is actually a heat dam between the carb and the block yes it does help air flow.. Also you did the valves right By putting the keepers in with the grease.

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great vid RK, years ago I was actually able to compress those valve springs with a screwdriver, a few years back I bought the compressor tool. Thumbs up!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Jack!! We have a few Spring compressors but that's our favorite!!☺

[@ralfgisi6932]

Good Job, well done!

[@rw3dog]

Sounds good buddy ! Love those old Briggs...

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@sabbath7081]

I have the same tractor and I've pulled the engine apart a bunch of times and I just put a new hard to find exhaust on it and smiled because I remember the two grunt torque on it, these are the best engines model 252707 and the extra duty 253707, only difference is the cast iron sleeve in the block.

[@IntegraDIY]

All that thing needs now is a sharp blade, and a very good pressure washing 👍🏽

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@herbertshallcross9775]

If you're going to pressure wash it, why not clean it before you take it apart to help keep crappe out of the engine?

[@waynecreech]

nice job on the linkage fabrication Roadking!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@buddylight2191]

Bicycle spokes work great for making those carburetor throttle rods.

[@tsw199756]

You got it A...part and back together without spoiling that dirt patina! Nice job. Nuff a dis

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We washed the patina off after we got it together and running!!☺

[@99carnot]

Nice work on the linkage and some helpful hints. Always interesting to see how your projects go!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks alot Bud!!☺

[@GuntersGarage]

Dang I wish I could have watched this last summer when I was working on mine. There were parts missing and the manuals didn't show much for detail on the operation of the choke. I did learn its called "choke a matic" but still didnt yield much for info even with the correct title. Good vid, nice job!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@DriveShaftDrew]

ITS ALIVE GOOD JOB BUDDY AND GOOD TIPS

[@805ROADKING]

THANKS ALOT BUDDY!!☺

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Sounds good man , Now you can mow my lawn for me .. LOL!! Thumbs up King ..

[@805ROADKING]

That's why you had Kids!! The Girls should be old enough eh!!☺

[@mikedoblo4782]

Nice work, the one I have been working on has a mechanical decompressor fitted on the camshaft

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Mate!!☺

[@MattBrownbill]

Good job getting it going, result! I have welded hex nuts onto screwdriver shafts to help with stubborn screws.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@johnstrange6799]

Nice job making the new linkage.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@Timrsnakess]

You can also put an adjustable wrench on the handle of the screwdriver, don't worry Roadking us kids have a couple tricks ourselves, haha.

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Job well done, and it also sounds good & steady . Thumbs up from Oklahoma .....Bob.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bob!!☺

[@ml2trick]

I knew you could do it. Nice job and the keyboard Mechanics can stop typing now. Nice fix

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! They'll always have something to type about!!☺

[@Goomer]

I must remember exhaust torque is 2 grunts.

[@VokiratasReissing]

Let's see that watercooled finale :D :D Nice work on this engine also!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@pauliekruger7639]

Very nice, detailed, and entertaining. I was wondering... My 12hp B&S has been so challenging. 1989 Simplicity Lawn Tractor with Hydro trans. It ran last fall, seemingly fine. This spring it started right up, and then began to spit and sputter. I did the usual things, cleaned the carb, 3 times, and then the plug, coil, and such. I then put a new carb on too. Then like the amateur I am, I checked the compression. 60 psi. which in my searching I could not get a true number, other than 60 to 120 was some liberal range. But it just coughs and spits, with fuel being spit back into the carb itself. So is the bottom needed psi 60? or 40-50? I am tearing it down hoping that the valve job you've demoed with tightens mine up. The cylinder wall is like yours, and it's a cast-iron sleeve. Thank You!

[@chrisingle5839]

I knew you'd figure it out! the price was great as well!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@AmatuerEnthusiast]

I haven't watched the video yet but I am going to guess you will say the following at least once, but probably many more :) Aight I'll try and stay out your way here. Let me move you over to the tripod I dunno how long this video is We probably have enough for a video

[@805ROADKING]

4 outta 5!!☺

[@AmatuerEnthusiast]

Hahah that's not bad going! Goes to show I watch way to many of your videos, not that I am complaining.

[@InfiniteWonderz2]

enough-a-this

[@ThePeepingEgg]

LMAO the very first word was "Aight" I almost dropped my coffee!!! lolol

[@AmatuerEnthusiast]

InfiniteWonderz I forgot about that one.

[@aleblanc3547]

Perfect match-up on that linkage, and I really like the "bike spoke" suggestion someone made in the comments. I'm gonna file that away for furture use. Has the machine been running well again (now starting up after getting warmed up)? I thought I fixed my 3.5 Briggs' problem with an intake valve adjustment, but it's still giving me the business, so I'll have to go after the carburetor's automatic choke system next. Thanks, Roadking.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Aaron!! Yeah so far it's running and starting great!! I like the spoke idea too, I'll have to find some and keep them in stock!!☺

[@mjmcomputers]

Sounds good, nice work!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@wildcoyote34]

hey roadking ,, just a quick FYI that spring can be removed without snapping the rod ,, it will slide right over the Zbend on the end of the rod ,, ,, that's called an Unloader spring it's only purpose is to take slack out of the throttle linkage

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah that's how I took it off, I never broke the rod!! I was surprised how easy it came off!!☺

[@wildcoyote34]

I've taken off and installed many of them over the years, they are easy to remove a loose throttle linkage caused by this spring missing will cause the engine to run very erratic over time and get worse over governing and over revving erratically as engine loads change

[@HockeyPlayoffRun]

So the grunting was a pound?

[@BrucesShop]

I have had the the chance to get a bunch of old stainless mobile antennae and I use those for linkages. They are tapered but that can be handy too. It's alive!!!!!!

[@805ROADKING]

I think I'm gonna try and find some bike spokes and keep them in stock!!☺

[@BrucesShop]

Great idea RK No need for you to reply. Your busy too.

[@watermanone7567]

Nice job. Hope you change the fuel filter. Keep up the great video's. Thanks

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@ninjawarrior636]

I.absolutely loved.yur.videos so.fun.to.watch.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@allenmckinney9533]

you can grind the sides of the screwdriver down so the wrench can fit over the shank.

[@prancstaman]

Yah, the choke closes at full throttle. Probably not their best idea on that. I got the same engine and disconnected it and put a push/pull cable on it.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I like the two grunt torque setting.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Anymore than that and ya start snapping stuff!!☺

[@teneresand]

Instead of drawing around the linkage, try give it a light dust with spray paint when it is laying on the white paper. It leaves a perfect image. Also works when making gaskets and other flat objects. -Tomas.

[@tonywilkerson1572]

bike spoke is the wire for linkages

[@805ROADKING]

We'll have to try and find some and keep them in stock!!☺

[@prancstaman]

Thanks Tony, Sorry for intruding on comment but I never thought of using that. That's a great idea and thanks for sharing. I usually use the solid throttle cable wire for making new linkages. I'll have to give the bike spokes a try.

[@Boozehero]

You didn't show it, but I'm guessing you installed fresh oil?

[@mechanicalking]

cool glad you got it working

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@ils360]

looks good buddy!! when was the last time you changed the oil?

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! I don't think I've ever changed it, we just keep topping it off every few years!!☺

[@douglasross4968]

Hey RK that spring will just slide over the z bends in the ends of the linkage rod

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! Yeah I figured that out!! I thought it would be tougher to get it off!!☺

[@propermods2849]

I'm not sure what base that flux is, but some acid based fluxes could cause rust. Lovin the vids man! Hey I noticed a thing with air-cooling fins on it in the background, is that a air cooled rotary???

[@speedytech7]

You got good taste in KZbin channels man!

[@propermods2849]

speedytech7 haha we meet again! And thank you. I was just lookin at the flex pics of your land cruiser!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! That's a Curtis Wright Rotary!! Keep it quiet, it's a secret project!!☺

[@propermods2849]

Haha Awesome! I'm lookin forward to it!

[@oscarzt1652]

ProperMods 9:30 ooohhh yeaahh

[@LimburgerVinny]

I have the same engine, mine only runs without the air filter. If I put back the air filter it just won't start. Even without the actual filter but just the housing installed it does start a little more difficult, but it does start and run. Any tips?

[@djmtexas]

Great video! 👍 I have that tractor. I need to replace my belts on it. Do you know the correct size of the deck belt and the correct size of the drive belt?

[@805ROADKING]

BLADE BELT- part# 7-07836 1/2" x 79" DRIVE BELT- part# A88K or 4L900K 1/2" x 90"

[@CrazyCHikcin]

Nice work. Job well done

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@chriholt]

Awesome as always RK - always enjoy watching you "improvise, adapt, overcome"! Now that the trusty Craftsman is on its feet, are you going to get back to the water-cooled Briggs? Cant wait to see that baby run!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Chris!! Yeah we'll probably do a little work on the water cooler tomorrow night!!☺

[@tnt-lu4ue]

power wash that mower before have a fire, it deserves that. enjoy the vids. that shield around the muffler you bend the tabs towards the bolts to prevent from loosening, but you may have done that..

[@locouk]

Lookin good! How's the radial project coming along? Is it a work in progress stealth project or has work on it taken a break?

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! We've been working a little on it just nothing worth filming!!☺

[@1112223333111]

sounds good

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@jumpstartbackfire5727]

Neat linkage-job there.. :-) I would have degreased, or "degrassed" the engine before working on it though. Keep up and push on Buddy!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!! That started out as an emergency field repair and by the time we figured it was gonna be a major operation it was too late and dark out to clean it!!☺

[@cyprusgrump]

Great work as always! I wonder what it would have cost if you'd put it into a shop...?

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Grump!! Probably way more than the tractor is worth!!☺

[@cyprusgrump]

Almost certainly! Still, it is good for another 30 years mowing now...

[@ThePeepingEgg]

Wow, 32 years old?? My husband just started fixing some old riding mower we got from a neighbor that moved...It's actually working (somewhat) lol Is it not difficult to find parts for older things? I believe that's the problem he's having in fixing this riding mower....it's too old and has been discontinued, so not all parts are available anymore. :( Thumbs up my friend!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Peep!! All the old engine parts are readily available, the mower parts are available but a little tougher to find sometimes!!☺

[@ThePeepingEgg]

That's great news, thanks so much!

[@LookAmongTheHeavens]

Its alive

[@twocvbloke]

Two grunts? Nah, Three grunts for More Power!! :P

[@danthompson4879]

Good Morning RK!

[@805ROADKING]

Good Morning Bud!!☺

[@danthompson4879]

Did the problem end up being that valve gap?

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@231flash]

Good enough for another 20 years of maintenance free mowing.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! Hope you're doing well Mate!!☺

[@led8541]

great video

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@thenextstepp]

That's exactly what happened to me once. I thought it was bizarre too. Seems like the linkage was rubbing something to wear it thin but I couldn't find evidence anywhere. Must just be weird corrosion or something.

[@805ROADKING]

Probably mouse piss!!☺

[@johnpilagonia5238]

How far did you get before you noticed the choke linkage wasn't in the slot? And did you at least change the oil?

[@805ROADKING]

We noticed right after we turned off the camera and put the carb bracket bolt in!! We filled it with oil but didn't change it!!☺

[@rainercourtney4616]

I'm just gonna go out and say it because I haven't been this early for a video ever. So FIRST!

[@805ROADKING]

Close enough!!☺

[@anajay78]

Ready for another 30 years.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@MrVailtown]

I was kinda surprised Mrs. RoadKing didn't end up loosing a metal coat hanger. Now on the grunts, longer =more torque? So two long OLD grunts = 4 young want to be a RoadKing some day grunts ?

[@805ROADKING]

We used up all Roadqueens metal hangers long ago!!☺

[@frankinpattaya]

R K , I've been watching your channel for some time now, and noticed a grease cap on your vice, is it off a 28 Chevy Capital front wheel hub ,,if so I've got one just the same at home just like it

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! That's what it is, it's just a decoration the threads are bad and it outta round!!☺

[@not2fast4u2c]

Sounds good !!!!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@wolvenar]

Use a pipe style box wrench on that screw driver

[@slimjim119]

great job runs good

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Jim!!☺

[@KowboyUSA]

Sounds great.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@skycarl]

Alright,,, mission accomplished.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes]

Surprised that rod rusted and corroded away with how much oil and crud is all over everything else? I'm sure you went back and installed the choke linkage after the fact as the video showed it clearly fell out of place as you installed it!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah we took care of it!!☺

[@brianrb84]

You didn't show starting it! LOL Nice series nonetheless! Good job.

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Bud!!☺

[@1crazynordlander]

You gotta give that poor devil a bath. I will have to do look at the 11 HP I have to see if my governor rod is getting thin. You would think battery acid was leaking onto it.

[@805ROADKING]

We gave it a bath after we got it together and running!! I wouldn't be surprised if some mouse piss had something to do with that linkage!!☺

[@combatmedic1980]

Tom, I would think since welding rods absorb moisture, and they need to be put in a oven prior to welding, I think that it would hold moisture and make the rod rust prematurely. But it took 32 years to get that thin, so you will long gone till it would rust through again so who cares, LOL

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah it doesn't have to last long, it just has to outlast me!!☺

[@Vader1957]

After 32 years of hard work, maybe you could give it a bath?

[@805ROADKING]

We gave it a bath after we got it together and running!!☺

[@txsviking]

Got it done just in time to mow the grass. 😉

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@huck01955]

Souds great :)

[@jacksmith4547]

wow great video of the water cooled running. Im guessing it doesn't yet ? been following it for months you get to the end and wont show it running whats up with that ?

[@braddowns17]

"IT'S ALIVE"

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Running like a top.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@GrandsonofKong]

You gotta throw an oil change at that mower for all it's done for you at least!! Maybe a nice pressure was too?BTW, nice job bending your rod!! :-0 Nuffa dis!

[@805ROADKING]

Thanks Kong!! We gave it a bath after we got it together and running and filled it with oil!!☺

[@campermike8879]

And I thought me using a welding rod to make a cotter pin (basically) was genius lol

[@victorbitter583]

fiiixed! next!

[@805ROADKING]

Gotta mow the lawn first!!☺

[@g96bento]

nuffadis!

[@adrianryan1975]

promotes rust.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

power wash it and its good for another 30 years!

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! We gave it a bath after we got it together and running!!☺

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Now get out n cut the grass Mate.....must be 4ft high lol.

[@805ROADKING]

Yeah Buddy!! ☺

[@frankdeegan8974]

JUST CLEAN THIS POOR THING

[@805ROADKING]

We gave it a bath after we got it together and running!!☺