Briggs Engine Popping, Loses Power, No Power, Bogs/Dies Under A Load, Pops Easy Fix For Simple Issue

[@kentait7153]

Had a popping on my Craftsman twin. Changed plugs. Changed coils. My son said , Dad it's the carb main jet, it's running too lean ! Cleaned the carb. He was right!

[@IndRepair]

Awesome news there, easy enough!!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice job catching that tiny arc and I'm glad you had the pic of the TRUE hours from the previous repair. 🤣👍

[@IndRepair]

Haha thank you! I sure am glad to have had it too. This was something completely different but if it turned out to be a similar repair we may have seen some issues. Thanks for watching!

[@Big_Johns]

So true brother and anytime. 👍🏼

[@karlschwab6437]

I think you're correct in that the customer was hoping that you would cover the cost on this one. Glad to see you doing your homework.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely try to know all I can about each situation. Thanks for watching!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Great catch !

[@IndRepair]

Thank you!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I remember when we built these AT the Snapper Mower Manufacturing plant in McDonough Ga. till B&S stripped it & closed the doors, real shame what B&S did to Snapper and MANY companies they bought & stripped the assets

[@IndRepair]

Interesting!

[@IndRepair]

Seems that they definitely went downhill in the last 10 years but still better quality than the others out there

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Good one, Martin! I’m thinking it almost might be worth running an engine and turning the shop lights off to spot electrical leaks like this sometimes! I’ve seen it done for vehicles to locate specific plug wires that are arcing.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely! They use a small shot of starting fluid on each cylinder if you hear the tic on engine and can't find it too. Works well just look for the woosh lol

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@IndRepair Uh oh! Think I’ll pass on that test! 😂

[@philliphall5198]

Good eye for sure, seems to be best to change both boots 😊 Very good job 😊

[@IndRepair]

Definitely best practice but it looked like the other one was already replaced at some point because it was in perfect shape. Maybe this cylinder has been getting hotter causing the cracking and almost melting look to it. Thank you!

[@alberteller7286]

Excellent diagnosing looks like you hit the nail right on the head. I love watching your shows because it seems you go right to the problem. I guess you worked on them a long time the good work out thank you for your service.

[@IndRepair]

I am glad you like watching I appreciate that!

[@steveriggenbach90]

Great catch. Goes to show, don’t just ripping into it. Check the small stuff first.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely start with the small stuff!

[@garylittle8985]

Vanguard engine is a good one, my Simplicity zero turn has the 23 hp engine on it. Never had a single problem with it. It's a 2007 model. Adjusted the valves twice, and 1 set of plugs. Mine did have a tiny seep on the breather cover also, should have replaced the o ring, but i used a very thin film of permatex black rtv on it, and that fixed it, should the problem arise again, I'll replace the oring.

[@IndRepair]

Permatex would have worked fine of course but always do it as stock as possible. I have a Vangard on my Simplicity and love it over 700 hours no major issues

[@outlet6989]

This mower reminds me of an old TIMEX TV commercial. "TIMEX watches take a licking and keep on ticking."

[@IndRepair]

Haha, they are not without their issues but definitely run forever if you keep oil in them!

[@robertsevert]

Of course it was fine when you worked on it last year, you are a master Ha Ha

[@IndRepair]

Haha thanks for that we do the best work we can and try to relay all info to the customer which matters a lot

[@philliphall5198]

Could a weak damaged plug also cause this where it not getting a good grounding 😮

[@IndRepair]

For sure! A cracked plug can sometimes cause the same issue where it will jump back to ground somewhere other than the outside edge

[@crisprtalk6963]

12 hours 🤣🤣 Honest officer I only had one beer.

[@IndRepair]

I know it had me rolling when I looked at the numbers I could not even believe it!!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@IndRepair LOL , us old folks time passes quickly

[@IndRepair]

That is for sure and he did say it's kept on his brother's side of the pond

[@rickbroerman9267]

What was that thing you took about that needs the o-ring

[@IndRepair]

It is a crankcase breather

[@rickbroerman9267]

I've never noticed one like that before. What engines have the O-ring like that.

[@leosweeney7955]

Yup, love how they never tell the whole story, and expect u/us to figure it out!!!! Or, be "why it take so long, or "it couldn't be that""!!!

[@IndRepair]

Haha for sure!

[@philliphall5198]

250 hours is a lot of mowing to be wanting warranty 😢

[@IndRepair]

Yeah for sure! Ha I am not positive that was what he was getting at he was really nice just mentioning it with such surety made me think if the issue was any way similar (sounded like it was similar) I would be hearing about it