RUSTY OLD FLAT TWIN ENGINE RESTORATION

Complete restoration of a 16hp Opposed Briggs and Stratton Flat twin engine
It has no compression and is badly corroded. Can I rescue it to a perfect running condition?
Briggs and Stratton small engine rebuild restoration
Thank you to my Patrons
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[@silkyjones2626]

Great job. See so many "restorations" disassemble, clean, and reassemble with worn parts, same bearings and rings, etc. You do it right.

[@davidmcclare443]

it is nice to see something repaired properly not just cleaned and painted

[@philliphall5198]

I agree there’s lots of sorry shade tree mechanic who ripped people off It’s a shame 😂

[@nestandartnoye_hobbi]

Вот это правильный ремонт👍 А не как большинство "реставраторов", которые просто разбирают, моют и собирают обратно изношенные детали. This is the right repair 👍 And not like most “restorers” who simply disassemble, wash and put back worn parts.

[@robleary3353]

Nice one! Briggs & Stratton! Almost bullet proof! Totally reliable. Had a ride on at my parents holiday property in Melbournes high country in Aus. Powered by a similar unit. Used hard, regular oil and plug changes, thing never failed to start no matter how long it had sat. Nice restoration.

[@joebob7344]

Very good video. I like that we can hear the actual sound of what is going on instead of the canned music that so many other video makers use in the background. Many times the music is so distracting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the content.

[@SuperReznative]

Yup, that satisfying "click" of the torque

[@kevinballuff1164]

the muffler rattling makes it sound like the engine is running like crap. I have a Craftsman with the same engine that does the same thing

[@themadmallard]

naming the parts onscreen as you go was a nice touch

[@michaellogue2254]

Only one other time have I seen this level of skill and meticulous attention to detail and that was a guy going by "my mechanics" on KZbin.

[@stephenbridges2791]

Nice to see someone restore a Briggs & Stratton that actually knows how to do it. I'm going out on a limb and say at some point you have worked as a professional. Maybe even currently. Believe me, it shows.

[@fritsstegeman9306]

H ,fh

[@aaronbalchand5475]

@Frits Stegeman Are you having a stroke? Should i call an ambulance?

[@jamesjanson2038]

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[@ryancleaver6613]

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[@baronmeduse]

@@ryancleaver6613 There are reading/writing classes available for adult illiteracy. However you'll not be able to read this so...

[@pjheloguy]

Job well done sir. I have an 18hp 42 cubic inch version of that engine original from 1996 in its original lawn tractor. It was my Grandfather’s and became mine. I could only guess at the hours but it’s been used to mow several acres regularly every mowing season. Those engines sound great and are extremely smooth running. I did a cylinder leak down test on mine at the end of last season and everything was in great condition still. Glad to see someone with this sort of talent and attention to detail keeping the old iron alive. Stay well

[@tima.478]

Running like a CHAMP! Great work.

[@davidfist7801]

I have to say, you are the best rattle-can painters I've ever seen. Often, your work looks factory!

[@johnhenke6475]

This is the best engine B&S ever made. Smooth and quiet.

[@evi1dav3]

As someone who has worked on small engines both professionally (very briefly) and as a hobbyist I can't help but marvel at your attention to detail. Amazing job!

[@DYLANTRIES]

Same story here brotha, he did a great job minus using assembly lube on the piston, wd40 is better for that application but thats also kinda a opinion thing

[@markharrisllb]

I felt like a kid on Christmas morning not know which pressie to open first! It wasn't until you were measuring the tolerances for the pistons that I realised that this was an ASMR video. I'm a guy who knows nothing about mechanics and it’s down to everything I've learnt from you that I knew what you were doing...that and the writing you put on the screen. An absolutely brilliant video, thank you. I'll go on to number two now.

[@raymondsmith4808]

What does ASMR stand for please?

[@misty1258]

@@raymondsmith4808 Autonomous sensory meridian respons

[@gerryconnor1871]

@@misty1258 and what does it mean?

[@bryancollingwood5338]

I applaud you, restore, reuse, recycle and a great sense of satisfaction she fires up.

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Every time I see his restorations I am reminded of Phillip Oakey and his song: "Sounds of Sheffield". Greetings from Argentina 👍

[@gillafunk]

Very well done. Good documentation. Good pace (no slow spots or boring content). Clear explanation of work being done. Thanks for sharing your time. I love having a cocktail watching these restorations.

[@johnprather8080]

I wish I cud have seen your video 50years ago,I've learned a lot sir,I'm 80yrs old,keepup ur vids

[@anthonysantiago1999]

A cup of Coffee and an Engine rebuild video.. I gotta a Toro 13HP rider thats been sitting for about 10 years.. Im inspired to get her up and running. Great Video!!

[@Gender1979]

love the fact that your restoring a old engine instead of throwing it away like so many others do, i rather see someone restore what they have then to waste a good item.

[@benkanobe7500]

I never thought of putting the commutator in the drill press. Brilliant!

[@jamesexploringonline872]

Have to give it to you, absolutely 💯 % perfect, you gave it a new lease of life and it should last another 20 30years Great content.

[@gnome466]

I would love to see the old girl all finished. New paint job, new seat… Great job on the engine! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@justrelaxing1501]

That engine restoration was phenomenal! Different types of techniques, sand blasting, powder coating, it was a very satisfying video. Now next up restoring the lawn mower....😁

[@ronaldlapointe1219]

Well done, I love the way you work ... precise, concise, good working techniques and especially no music in the back and blah blah blah ...👌

[@andyp5899]

The quality of your work and the video is good enough as part of a training course

[@seanschuler1700]

These engines have such a distinct sound

[@gmcinnis6304]

ITS AN OPPY

[@OffGridOverLander]

For a gear head there is nothing nicer than to watch another engine get rebuilt, regardless of what it is.

[@masonlunn7193]

Two machinery restorer videos in one day how could this day be any better! Love your videos I have been subscribed since the Kubota restoring videos

[@txd]

I think they are the same video, except this one only has the engine restoration part :)

[@masonlunn7193]

@@txd ya I went and watched the other one you are right

[@stevereedy4834]

I think I would have pressure washed it before taking it apart

[@bevanson]

I love the sound of British songbirds in the background as you carry out the restorations, very rural! 🇦🇺

[@pipertec]

Love hearing that Owl approving in the background

[@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolution]

Wow... That's one of the best & processional restoration

[@stoney3694]

I’ve found while in the shop doing a nice wet sand and a very high grit works wonders on heads for old Engines. Great video teaching all the beginners how it’s done!!

[@v-g-z3689]

Thank goodness, finally someone who is working like me, who mills the head AND the block!

[@gmcinnis6304]

THAT IS DEDICATION!!!! i cheat and use the copper coat spray on the head gasket and hope for the best. since i shortcut everything else too... put .010" piston rings on stock pistons on cyl that had BIG LIP in the top of cyl that had to be ground out before i cld even get piston out???? and prolly needed .020" overbore and new pistons... new valve guides/brass sleeves $$$$$$$ more than motor is worth... but for yard donkey and fun kart good enuf.

[@RockingJOffroad]

It is nice to see someone actually do a proper restoration on KZbin! Nice job and now you need to restore the rest of the tractor!

[@dwyanejetersr6470]

Sir you are the Rembrant of restorations, I watch your work for hours. Thanks!

[@datadavis]

Dang, i would much much rather buy a superbly overhauled briggs like this than a new one. Muffler i could have welded up like new for this one. Love seeing this calm orderly engine work. Makes me want to rebuild one of my engines now just because!

[@hamoos10]

your videos are therapeutic

[@graemewilce3057]

What a fantastic job you did on Re_Storing that engine........ I watched every thing that U did and it was Amazing ........it really was man

[@dali366]

Another good, simple video visual restoration explanation- although no doubt plenty of hard work behind the scenes. @17:08 my head was spinning! Great you maintain the skill and professional knowledge to get old machinery etc back to life and usefulness for the 21st century!

[@tomlee9534]

My two favourite parts of this video: the bit where you demonstrated it on the starter and the “tick” when you undo a snug screw/bolt.

[@haroldcaulkins5016]

Beautiful job. Nice to see rest of mower restored.

[@mrclassic2284]

Great work. I really like these restoration videos where they dont wipe mud all over the item before they start.

[@peteacher52]

Most enlightening. I bought a then-old roto-tiller in 2005 with a 3.5hp B&S engine. It got hard to start so I took it to the local small engine man who told me it was obsolete and no parts available, but that he could adapt a new B&S for $500. Believing him, I said, Go for it. I trusted him and he creamed me. Caveat emptor.

[@suhayl5157]

Wonderful job. well done. amazing you can still find parts for this beautiful engine.

[@markdaniels6002]

Another great job you have done there. I must say you do some excellent work on all your job's.

[@MachineryRestorer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sterling6860]

A good Mechanic with a great BAHCO socket set...Great Video.

[@smenginemech]

That’s the best I’ve ever seen you actually do it right everybody uses worn parts or doesn’t clean anything very good job love it. Well done.

[@David-yy7lb]

I learn something new every day I thought small lawn mower engine had actual rod bearings like car engines instead of using the whole rod and cap as bearings, but that's an awesome rebuild 👍🏾👍🏾

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Yep that was a shocker to me when I saw such many years ago

[@357bullfrog9]

I did too. Surprised me

[@josecondemarin9586]

Great job dude nice rebuild, now you need to continue with the rest of the rebuild and you will have a new riding lawnmower. 👍 thanks

[@theboz19]

Amazing job. I thought you were over the top with the powder coating but then you busted out the decals

[@ogreCyques]

Hi there! I love your videos and I'm happy to say I've learned a few good tricks! Just tore down my first lawnmower and your videos gave me lots of know how and confidence.

[@petetheprettygooddog]

Nice equipment, nice attention to detail, nice editing and nice camera work.

[@gibbogle]

Except for the pre-cleaning ... and he should have scraped the carbon at the top of the cylinders before removing the pistons.

[@electronicengineer]

Very good attention to detail sir. You do nice work! Fred

[@IR-nq4qv]

A Rat Rod Lawn Mower, first time for everything I suppose.... Excellent job on the engine teardown, rebuild and detail, you had me at gun bluing the bolts, assembly lube and powder coating. I said to myself, this is going to be good and it was👍👍 Professional, chronological and concise is how I would best describe this small engine job and video content. This rebuild should also include a Part 2 & 3. It would be nice to see the body work done, new paint, stickers and seat along with new belts, sharpen the blades and clutch adjustment. I would even settle for watching you make a quiet muffler and see this thing cut grass.

[@mikef.1000]

Can I just say how GOOD it is to (i) watch a great video by someone who knows what they're doing, and (ii) with NO talking! So tired of all these 'how to' videos where people rattle on incessantly for 80% of the video, clearly enchanted by the sound of their own voice. By contrast, here we have a KZbinr who doesn't even want to show his face: how cool is that.

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

%100 facts

[@soulhunter0]

Great video, entertaining and informative! I always think i learn a great deal with these videos!

[@bartjuhhh6416]

Amazing engine’s those boxer b&s engine’s. Reminds me of my cub cadet with a swapped 14hp b&s boxer.

[@Sparky20Simulation]

I have a simplicity 5212.5 with the 12.5 varient of this motor, strong little beast, very impressed with it.

[@bartjuhhh6416]

@@Sparky20Simulation i had a wheelhorse 800 3 speed with a 8 hp kohler, i restored it and i did tractor pulling with it. First it was weak but i gave it wider wheels on it and put the other wheels along side with it, i beated tractors with 12,5 hp and even one’s with 16 hp b&s engine’s. That was impressive, the organisation even tried to ban it 😂

[@Hungry_Hunter]

I have one of these in my mower that I rebuilt last year in Covid lockdown. I wish I'd seen your video first because it would have saved much anxiety. A very nice job.That my friend is what we call in Australia a fairdinkum piss cutter .

[@sandwichbar8226]

200k subs!! Well deserved Daggerwin. Love your content 🥇

[@alpha188]

Hi Daggerwin! Love the work! Just a quick tip, you can use aluminum foil when you want to protect holes and crevasses while painting. I find it more useful because you can shape it the way you want :)

[@JeffreyStrader]

I have 3 of the B&S 19hp opposed twins I've rebuilt. Finding the correct main shaft seal is dang near impossible and the carbs are over $250!!!.........(as for adjusting those carbs, GOOD LUCK, they are incredibly sensitive!)

[@MachineryRestorer]

Yes the carbs do seem very sensitive. Even after a lot of fine tuning I still couldn't get this one to be perfect. I think I will hunt around for another used one and try to tune that.

[@marcnissen578]

You got that right

[@gmcinnis6304]

UK?

[@sammyrothrock6981]

@@MachineryRestorer you could do a deep ultrasonic cleaning in acetone first.. I have had some luck with that...

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Could fabricate a plate and use a 16 hp carb off a Vanguard

[@MoldyStir-Fry]

Mmm, the forbidden strawberry syrup is flowing freely in this resoration!

[@alexisdeville3605]

Nice to see a person take out head bolt in the correct order, the reverse order of torque sequence!

[@gmcinnis6304]

and take time to make sure the head mating surface is flat on both head and block. a known issue with air cooled engines. i cheated, i used that spray copper stuff on the head gaskets and hoped for the best... considering i had a BIG LIP at the top of cyl that i had to grind out with dremel to get pistons out... needed .020" oversize pistons... but put .010" rings on old pistons. cleaned valves in drill with file to get HARD carbon off and fine sandpaper to clean the valve stems off. the valve stems seemed ok at ~.310" but wobbled in the valve guides so the valves must be harder than the guides. not worth the expense to put in brass valve guide sleeves so i will just run thicker oil 20-50 and run it when it is over 60 on yard kart with 8" drive pulley and 4.5 driven pulley on transaxle ... 9" drive pulley? cant use 10-30, it wud SMOKE thru the valve guides with that with as much slack as it has in valve guides and piston/cyl. oh well, for what i will do with it, IT'll be fine

[@zuestoots5176]

Doesnt matter..

[@gmcinnis6304]

@@zuestoots5176 extraordinary conversationalist. hobbled by cell phone... that wont accept more than 4 words ... 2 words. a device that has more computer power than the sent men to and from the moon with. wow

[@tedmann498]

Love your video's attention to detail is the best I've seen

[@paulellis6022]

That sir is a spectacular transformation. Fastest 54 minutes of my day.

[@chucktaylor4958]

Excellent and beautiful work on the engine. Now for the tractor.

[@rockcrusher4636]

Excellent, and you even called it a fuel pump hose, instead of a pipe. Thanks mate. Cheers.

[@phillipdavis4507]

Your next project is to make that machine look like it's worthy of that engine, good job👍

[@JamesCouch777]

I've done a lot of rebuilds and watched a lot of rebuilds and this has to be one of the very best I've ever seen. 👍👍

[@mikepatel6323]

You are a class A mechanic nice to see somebody working with two hands.

[@keithkilps8250]

You have the shop tools i have ever seen. Nice job as always

[@rpavlik1]

Ooh, a Briggs flat twin. Didn't even know they made such a thing.

[@Chumdo]

Had one.

[@dale5303]

Yea john deere lawn tractors had em for a while too

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

They made them for years

[@stevenmaines9114]

I have 5 of them . Deere only used them in a 116 deere .

[@kevin9c1]

They made them from 79 through 2000 or so. 12.5 to about 21 hp and three displacements (40, 42 and 46 cid), both horizontal and vertical and some had pressure lube.

[@reutilps]

Trabalho muito bem feito, parabéns!

[@pupdog7374]

I have a few small engines laying a round that I wanted to strip the good parts & scrap the remaing parts. However, maybe I will now revisit a few of these oldies but goodies and give them a second life. Great video!

[@goinghomesomeday1]

Nice one. I spent many years 40+ repairing Briggs and many other engines, *almost* loved every moment of it ☺️😡🤬except then corroded screws or bolts sheared.

[@bufford14]

great job on the rebuild, you just saved a good motor from the junk pile.

[@donkeydanfarmingvids1493]

Congrats on 200k

[@robertwest3093]

You are doing an outstanding job on this engine! You know, this is a hobby not many people have discovered. What many don't realize is that small engine parts (especially Briggs engines) are so cheap you wonder how they can stay in business! So cheap you begin to think that you are getting ripped off buying car engine parts!

[@BruceBoschek]

Very professional rebuild. Well done. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@nightriderrv1139]

Just love the attention to detail with you. I know your across the pond i'm in the US but we think the same way, thanks for keeping the old iron going when it don't need to be retired just yet

[@scottgm321]

Great video. I really enjoyed and appreciated it. Also got several loads of laundry done. I’m rebuilding a 6hp B&S but bought the wrong piston kit. Your video is perfect instructions.

[@prostreetgsxr]

Opposed twin! I had a 18hp on a Lowe’s mower. It was a GREAT engine!

[@910slastchancegarage6]

Beautiful work! I rebuilt the carburetor on one of these engines on a craftsman mower once upon a time.

[@dieselbronco9247]

Nice job on the rebuild! Those old opposed twin briggs engines are almost indestructible, I've repowered many troy bilt mowers that originally had p.o.s kohler courage engines with these 16/18hp opposed twin briggs and stratton engines. The only problem I've ever seen with them is starter motors burning out and the uppermost valve tappet breaking, both of which are simple enough fixes. Thanks for saving another one!

[@netrioter]

Kohler's are too sensitive...they require too much maintenance. A B&S you can run into the ground. I had an old Snapper with an 8 horse Briggs. It smoked so bad but it wouldn't die. Quart of oil over 3 acres of mowing once a week. I ran Valvoline SAE 70 racing oil in it towards it's end. I put new rings in it, ball honed it and lapped the valves. It would eat that grass. Lol

[@dieselbronco9247]

@@netrioter An 8hp Briggs is darn near indestructible, I have one that fogs up the neighborhood with oil smoke yet still starts on the first pull every time!

[@thomasdrury1600]

did anyone else hear the little moan at 29:43 But 2 viseos in one day, we are lucky, definitely motivation for me to crack on with my own projects.

[@MachineryRestorer]

lol I didn't make that sound...not sure what it was

[@MrGattor33]

Possibly from the Mourning Dove's cooing in the background!?

[@lobolj53]

This is a great engine! I have it in my mower. My dad rebuilt the engine 12 years ago, it's starting to smoke now. Time for another rebuild. The lawn mower is a 1998 MTD.

[@Frank-dz8jt]

Nice to see a Man that can Clean properly! Next video.......Restoration of larger powder coat oven!!!!

[@curiousquinlan86]

I used to have one of these engines on a homemade go-kart as a kid.

[@achecase]

Then you're lucky you lived to talk about it, I was thinking as I watched of how overpowered my gogart would have with this thing. What a great motor though, it could power a dune buggy.

[@curiousquinlan86]

@@achecase You are not wrong, it was definitely fast. My dad has the foresight to make the body have a cage over the top. I only flipped it twice the 4 years we had it. XD

[@curiousquinlan86]

@@achecase Also, when I mean "go-kart" I mean the ugliest off-road thing ever with these big wheels

[@mobilityxstore]

Two guys stole a calendar the other day, they got six months each.

[@jarrychicanaux5821]

Beautiful job made by an artist wich know what he do with knowledge, softness and respect for checking and precision in mecanic. Gratulations. Compare to all the brutal clowns, Kings of Hammer and scewdrivers as lever, making just cosmetic, destroying more that repairing as they are violent when opening and assembling this video need an Award. Respect. My day is sunny

[@jebsails2837]

A first rate video, clarity was great. Thanks. Narragansett Bay

[@chaunmcguire5498]

Two tips you can do with stuck screws like on the screen guard. 1: get an impact driver. Or 2: hold your screw driver into the screw, putting pressure in the direction you want it to turn. Then strike the end of the handle with a hammer straight into the screw.

[@garymallard4699]

Yeah i bought a Impact Driver ( a hand tool you put bits/sockets in that fit and hit it with a hammer ) back in 1975.. helps alot on stuck screws/fasteners you need to shock to get started turning ( or bust off )... another way i try is a vice grip on screwdriver ( or wrench if it has a shaft you can fit one on - not round ) and this allows you to push hard down harder as you turn it with wrench/vice grip pliers and get torque to start it ( or bust head off !! ) ..last thing i do is grind a slot...i use a chisel first to turn it ( sharp chisel hammered in direction to turn out ).. heat it too before grinding a slot..

[@garymallard4699]

i do the hammer on screwdriver too first if it is stubborn...lots of ways to get it moving...but do the simple basic ways first...

[@TecnicaX]

Excelente trabajo 👍👍👍

[@theresters1]

VERY NICE SHOP AND TOOLS TOO! GOOD JOB EXCEPT CLUTCH AND LOUSY MUZZLER, LOL! I'LL BE WATCHING YOU!!

[@gregorypiercesr.794]

Great job and great video! Looking forward to viewing more of your quality videos in the future!👍👍👍

[@Jesse-B]

Great job, but now the entire machine is begging for restoration.

[@madcapmagician6018]

nice job, as for your muffler, if you have the tools and desire, you could very carefully open it up fix the internal issue and weeks it back up, or just take our all the baffles and or run just straight exhaust and gain a whopping .5 hp 😁👍

[@adampyro834]

be interesting what actual gain you would get from a straight pipe....

[@CrusaderSports250]

@@adampyro834 twin reverse cone megaphones? or would that be over the top☺.

[@Sauron_Green]

I would love to see the full power of one of those Briggs flat twins some day

[@davidschwartz5127]

Wow, super job! Piston removal was difficult because you didn't remove the ring wear ridge. Wow, only one plastic part!