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rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

I think its an issue with my membership.
Im on a 12 month trial membership which excludes me from membership content (can still post in forums) but then i can not upgrade to full membership either ? I have sent a “help” message to admin.
rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

Cheers for the info. Struggling a bit with the PM thing ?
rotevat replied to the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

Model : 80201
Type : 1633-01
Code : 82102501

Also going by the model number was the date of manufacture 1982 ?
rotevat started the topic Rings in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

I’m presently working on a Briggs Stratton 3 HP horizontal crank engine.There seems noticeable bore / piston wear. Do replacement rings Côme in standard size only or oversize ones available ?
rotevat replied to the topic Valves in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

Cheers for all the advise
rotevat replied to the topic Valves in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

Another question : how do u remove the cylinder type exhaust if the body is totally corroded. Also do the carb fuel pick tubes just pull off or do u have to prise the small clip ? Cheers for all the help
rotevat started the topic Valves in the forum Garden implements 4 years, 10 months ago

Regarding the Briggs Stratton side valve engines how important is the valve clearance to their operation ? Is correct adjustment important or will they run regardless.it seems if adjustment is required can be a “ involved” job
rotevat replied to the topic Parts in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

One last question will I need to add a lead substitute in the Petrol as this engine probably designed around leaded ?
rotevat replied to the topic Parts in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

Okay cheers. Looking it up found engine range (80200 to 81299). Also can be used as powered wheelbarrow if you find the parts
rotevat replied to the topic Parts in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for replying. Not sure how to download pics. I did a bit of research. Alloy head with eight bolts. Models 17/19/22 ? Also logo fits between 1976 to 1985. Rotavator has not been running since late 1980s I think ? One interesting thing the fuel tank, pick up and carb are in excellent condition. Not like some old motorbike tanks I’ve seen. M…[Read more]
rotevat started the topic Parts in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 6 years, 2 months ago

Hi this my first post on this forum. Started to renovate an old Briggs Stratton 3 HP rotavator. The only visible I.d is : product no (9647327 01) and DW label. Are parts still available for these ? Also it has 2 Oil fill caps I presume engine and gearbox

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