G'day MF,
Originally Posted by Mowerfreak
I wonder if the fire pump can get going.
For some reason it had a Champion UJ-12 plug in it, so I'll replace that with the correct NGK type, and see if it will kick over. Oil is quite dirty; but it's at the correct level, and the engine turns over freely. These I/C Briggs sidewhackers are a really tough engine.
Edit: a look at the parts list reveals that as well as the cast iron cylinder liner, this one also has ball main crankshaft bearings!

It'll be getting a full overhaul anyway, before it goes to its new home, with a good friend who lives on a small acreage, over at Narracan.

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Last edited by Gadge; 03/02/21 09:51 AM. Reason: Add info
Cheers,
Gadge

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