overhaul a BS engine

Bradiniowa · May 4, 2016

Is it ever feasible(cost) to overhaul a briggs engine. It is a Twin II 18 hp out of an older Woods zero turn. It has a broken rod and some damage to the crank. Haven't done any pricing yet just checking to see if anyone has been down this road.

Greg1959 · May 4, 2016

bradiniowa- I have a 16 hp BS engine on a generator. The engine bit the dust and locked up. I checked the price of rebuild kits....For just about the same price, I can buy a Predator of same hp from HF and just bolt it on.

PS, I have also done that with the 6.5 hp hf engines to power my TroyBuilt tiller and a log splitter too.

Seems it's cheaper to replace than rebuild.

HTH

2x4 · May 4, 2016

look for good used engines. They are cheap & plenty around.

Billy Shafer · May 5, 2016

I have a big junk pile full of engines. In today's world cheaper to just buy another engine.Shop time and parts cost just not worth a rebuild.

Ultradog MN · May 5, 2016

I agree.
I have an older Craftsman with a 12 hp Briggs in it. Tennant mows half an acre with it. The engine was hammering hard.
Found a good engine on CL for $100.
Has two seasons on it now.

Bryan inIowa · May 5, 2016

Nope . Harbor freight Predator and be done with it .

Geo-TH,In · May 5, 2016

A friend lost a rod in a craftsmen mower, 18 HP single cylinder
He bought a new Briggs from small engine warehouse for around $800. Google smallenginewarehouse.com

Joseph2001 · May 5, 2016

I have found it way cheaper to rebuild the engines by myself. It costs under 200 dollars, verses buying a new engine for 800 if you want pricing for parts, you can call here to millers repair center at 717 362 8252

D beatty · May 5, 2016

When buying a used engine make sure you hear it run. If you don't you might get an engine that is as bad as yours.

BarnyardEngineering · May 5, 2016

Depends on what you need. If all you do is hone the cylinders, put in new rings, and replace gaskets, sure you can do it yourself for $200.

If you're talking about a broken rod or other internal damage, then you've got all sorts of expensive parts and machine work staring you in the face, and that absolutely cannot be done for $200.

Yes, it contributes to our "throw away" society, but there's also "penny wise, pound foolish" to think about here. Why spend as much or more than the cost of a new engine on an old engine and have no guarantee that it will hold together for more than a few minutes when you're done? At least a new engine has a warranty so if it doesn't hold together you don't have to buy another new engine.

jeffcat · May 5, 2016

Go look in the Garden Tractor forum. Look at {Kohler Replacement}. There are some very good deals on Flebay with end of year engines with prices knocked down. Some outfit in Georga. Just what you are looking for.

ss55 · May 5, 2016

If a rod is broken there may also be some cracks or hole in the block. It wouldn't take too long to tear it down and see what it needs.

bigbob1939 · May 5, 2016

Surplus Center has some good prices on engines, check there web site.

RBoots · May 5, 2016

Did one last fall. 2 rods, rings, gaskets and a few other things were around $300 if I recall. Had to use muratic acid to burn the aluminum off the crank, then polished it.

Ross

pat sublett · May 6, 2016

I was in the Mower/engine repair business for several years. Most air cooled engines, particulary B&S, except the Vangard are through away.

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