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Kevin in OK 08-09-2012 19:04:08 74.195.227.46 Report to Moderator	I've got an old sprayer with a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton and a 6:1 gear reduction to drive the pump. The engine is about worn out. Does anyone know if it's possible to take the old reduction and put it on a new(er) engine? Or would I be better off just getting a new engine with the reduction already installed? As always, your advice is much appreciated. Kevin [Reply]   [No Email]
Briar Hill Brittanys 08-10-2012 20:53:03 207.254.167.29 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   Check this place out. http://www.brandnewengines.com/12s452-0049.aspx [Reply]  [No Email]
J. Schwiebert 08-10-2012 03:11:38 209.143.54.250 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   Kevin: How can I contact you? What model is the engine? If you swap it out I need a set of gears(long story) Thanks. J. [Reply]  [No Email]
Fritz Maurer 08-10-2012 20:37:05 216.137.136.147 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to J. Schwiebert, 08-10-2012 03:11:38   I got some stuff. What model is YOUR engine? [Reply]  [No Email]
J. Schwiebert 08-11-2012 02:46:12 209.143.28.57 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Fritz Maurer, 08-10-2012 20:37:05   How do I contact you? I am in northwest Ohio. I have a couple of different models. Thanks for the reply. J. [Reply]  [No Email]
Fritz Maurer 08-12-2012 21:10:00 216.137.136.147 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to J. Schwiebert, 08-11-2012 02:46:12   email open... [Reply]  [No Email]
J. Schwiebert 08-14-2012 06:35:23 209.143.28.57 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Fritz Maurer, 08-12-2012 21:10:00   I am not registered at least the e-mail is not open to me. J. [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 08-09-2012 20:35:33 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   Just get the New Briggs with gear reduction, it is about $100 more. I did that for my tiller, everything bolted right up the same as the old motor. [Reply]  [No Email]
Fritz Maurer 08-09-2012 19:59:28 216.137.136.147 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   When you order the new engine it will already have a new reduction assembly on it, as you stated. I would have to know your model number before I could tell you what you can mix-n-match. For example, if it were aluminum, all you would need to do is procure any old 7 or 8 horse and swap out the crank and side cover, assuming your crank is serviceable. [Reply]  [No Email]
kris Jensen 08-09-2012 19:30:22 70.67.18.208 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   Kevin, those old BS motors could go virtually forever. But they do require a bit of TLC sometimes, and it is not as difficult as it first seems. Some new bearings, (you could have some fun if it were babbit- pouring and scraping) new rings and a valve job, (grinding compound and a suction cup) and it should be good for another generation or so. Blessings Kris [Reply]  [No Email]
Diydave 08-09-2012 19:19:31 96.244.165.72 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   As far as I know, the input gear for the gear reduction is made into the crankshaft. You would have to trade out the crank, to get the gear. I could be wrong, but I have never seen a non g.r. motor, that fits the g.r unit. The motor is available on fleabay for around $320.00, last time I looked. [Reply]  [No Email]
maxwell99 08-09-2012 19:10:27 204.10.130.4 Report to Moderator	Re: Briggs 6:1 Reduction in reply to Kevin in OK, 08-09-2012 19:04:08   am sure it would be fine to transfer the reduction gears if the gearbox will transfer. I just bought a new 6 hp B&S engine for my tiller. finally got it to work, but the company had changed a number of the attachment holes over the years. so a few modifications had to be made. so just look close at the new motor and be sure the reduction gearbox will mount to the new motor. [Reply]  [No Email]