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#1
General Discussion / Re: Stihl Briggs
March 24, 2024, 06:47:50 PM
Not got a pic at the moment Mick. There's a screw that's attached to the bowl from an angle. Like on some gcv Honda engines. Not sure what they do.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Stihl Briggs
March 24, 2024, 06:34:25 PM
Cheers mick. Will have a look.
I didn't notice the black plastic plate that goes between carb and engine wasn't on correctly. Could that affect its running? Thought car was cleaned as all jets seemed clear.
Also the second screw on the carb bowl. Should that locate on the little lug that sticks out on the "shaft"?
#3
General Discussion / Re: Stihl Briggs
March 23, 2024, 09:06:53 PM
Please check mick as I sent three pics. Engine won't turn off.
#4
General Discussion / Stihl Briggs
March 23, 2024, 06:07:47 PM
Hi Mick.

Couldn't upload pics of the Briggs in struggling with so I've messaged on insta if you can reply that'll be great.

Also cleaned out carb but still hunts... proper carb too not a plastic one. Any tips appreciated as always.
Cheers.

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#5
Hayter / Re: Harrier 56 pro current 579
February 26, 2024, 07:21:02 AM
They would fall if the roller bush had worn down in length and the dust caps ware wafer thin. Hopefully the new seals which I think get screwed or bolted onto the end caps help a lot of issues.
#6
Hayter / Re: Harrier 56 pro current 579
February 25, 2024, 10:59:17 PM
Think they are installing new seals to prevent cams falling out and grit getting into now Mick?
#7
On Your Bench / Re: Honda gcv160
February 25, 2024, 10:58:11 PM
Hi mick. Took bowl off and realised when someone had worked on it before they had badly scratched top of the bowl so wasn't smooth when I put it on. So smoothed it out and used new washer and all good now.
#8
On Your Bench / Re: Honda gcv160
February 14, 2024, 08:26:10 PM
Ok thanks Mick. There's a fibre washer. And the second time I put it together I used a spanner and didn't go mad with the tightness. So maybe just not positioned right. 🤔
#9
On Your Bench / Honda gcv160
February 14, 2024, 05:04:37 PM
Hi. Got a Honda gcv160 on a Hayter 41 pro. Was running a little bit rough so took carb apart. Cleaned the holes with carb cleaner etc. put together and now fuel comes out of the bolt at the bottom of the bowl. Yes it's tight. Have I missed something?
I took the bowl off again and the float was pointing half way between horizontal and vertical. Does that help Mick?

What a pain these engines are compared to Briggs quantum engines.
#10
General Discussion / Stihl br420
November 29, 2023, 07:00:17 PM
Hi.
Got a 2019 Stihl br420. Starts fine but bogs down and doesn't run right. Often cuts out. Can run smoothly on half throttle lock on the choke lever.
Tried new carb. Same issue.
Wondering if it's plug or some filter or air leek?
Any help much appreciated as always.
#11
Hayter / Quantum engine revs
November 18, 2023, 05:55:26 PM
Hi Mick. Is there a reset with the screws on the Briggs quantum carb? Like the Stihl two strikes wind in all the way then back off 3/4 turn.
Can usually get the engine running sweet at full throttle but when I move the lever to low revs the revs stay the same. Have tried adjusting all three screws. The one just above the bowl with a flat head screw sometimes isn't always there.
Thanks.
#12
Hi Mick.

Yes tried spraying carb cleaner into carb. Nothing happened.  Was wondering if it's the piston rings? As the engine keeps spinning after pulling rope. It turns quite freely. And the blade spins at the same time so don't think flywheel key?
#13
Hello Mick.
Firstly can't work out how to make a new post so replying to this.

Got a stubborn old harrier 48. 219 pre opc model.

Mower came in. Wouldn't start. So cleaned the carb. New plug and filter. Usual stuff. When I pull it no sign of life. And noticed the flywheel kept spinning. Is this normal as it has no brake?
Tried to attach pics but iPhone pics are soo large it seems. Will send on insta some pics.

Odd to get no sign of life despite cleaning carb thoroughly. New plug too.
#14
Hayter / Re: Harrier 56 pro current 579
October 06, 2023, 09:28:49 PM
oh thats a shame. I do prefer the current system. lot easier to remove roller assembly and easier to replace and grease pins etc. no rusted freewheel hubs.
usually the bushes go oval and need replacing, 10 min job - happy days.

How's the new weibang rollers holding up? Saw a 48 pro weibang, not sure on the year granted, but it has a snapped gearbox shaft.
#15
Hayter / Re: Harrier 56 pro current 579
October 03, 2023, 09:01:00 PM
oh nice.. ;D  ;D

Have you come up with any tricks to adapt the current harriers so the drive lasts longer? Heard they were trying some different solutions so the pins were better sealed and therefore greased longer?