OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Is this Briggs too far gone?

I agree with Grumpy on the aluminum repairs.

I have personally tried numerous times using those aluminum blazing rods with very poor results. Most times temp to melt the rods and to get blazing to adhere properly are simply too close with the material being welded melting away. And those times I did get it to adhere the joint failed under use, at least the test subjects where part yard units that use for testing and training of new ideas.