2hp Briggs points etc

[American Locomotive]

I cleaned the clutch assembly with brake cleaner the first time as it was filthy . But there are wear lines or gouges that the balls have travelled in over time . I filed the major ridges etc and cleaned with brake cleaner again. I was confident I had it back to operational . It was for about twenty seconds I have another on order should be here Approx the 1st Aug
It’s interesting bringing Ebay stuff across the border is a long slow process .Amazon is quick and easy -

The area the balls ride in needs to be completely clean, oil and grease free. If it's not, the ball bearings will get stuck "out" and the recoil won't engage. However, that area is not what causes the clutch to grab while running.

When you hear the squealing and see the engine grab the recoil, it's the recoil assembly seizing on the tip of the crankshaft. As mentioned, there's a little hole in the tip of the recoil clutch assembly to put some drops of oil into. It uses the tip of the crankshaft as a bearing. The inside of that square peg that engages the recoil must be clean, and the whole crankshaft snout must be clean and burr free. A drop or two of oil into that hole, and a drop on the snout of the crankshaft will ensure it doesn't grab.

 

[TKM51]

Received the new clutch ! I started it and it ran and worked for about an a hour or so - it worked very well - I appreciate the help from everyone
regards
Terry

 

[geneg]

Received the new clutch ! I started it and it ran and worked for about an a hour or so - it worked very well - I appreciate the help from everyone
regards
Terry

Those small B&S engines are great. Once you get acquainted with them, you can keep them running forever. I trim mow with a 1957 aluminum deck Sears push mower. It is a whopping 3hp. I got it at an auction about 15 years ago with the original book, receipt, & the service notes from the orig owner.