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kent@junction · Nov 27, 2015

I have an MTD garden tractor 8oo series with a HI-LO 7speed shift on the go tran- B&S 16hp twin that runs but always seems to have carb issues any thoughts on what would be a good replacement. I don't mow with it although I have a 44 in deck, have been using it with sleeve hitch tools in the rather large garden we have. I really like the variable speed trans for that type work

Tom Arnold · Nov 27, 2015

Those old Briggs flat head engines were excellent. Lots of torque and had a long life. In my opinion, you should go on the hunt for another carb for it and stick with that engine instead of re-powering the tractor with some aluminum throw-away motor that cannot match the kind of power that the Briggs is capable of. Try using GOOGLE by searching for "Briggs and Stratton engine forums". There is a following for those old engines. You may find someone that has a New Old Stock carb for it or someone who is adept in rebuilding the old carb back to like-new specs.

jr1983 · Nov 27, 2015

Is it a horizontal or vertical shaft? Looks like they made them both ways but I'm Not sure I have seen the old ones with a horozontal before.

jr1983 · Nov 27, 2015

I am very familiar with a cast iron briggs assuming thats what you have and yes the power can't be beat unless you go diesel. I have some nos parts for them and might have a full carb kit if that would be of help.if you are interested my email is open.

Bolens 1000 · Nov 28, 2015

Those old Flat heads were great engines, nothing you buy today can compare to it.

Find someone who can rebuild your carb/fuel pump or find a new carb to get you back up and running.....

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