Wisconsin AGND gas engine rebuild?

[tarbellb]

Ive been doing some research on this Wisconsin AGND 9.2HP engine I acquired through a auction. What im wondering is:

_ What steps should I take to get this running?

_ Where can I source parts for it?

_ How much do parts for these run?

_ If I sell this, without working on it (not sure if it runs), how much could I get?

I dont really need another project but I got this engine with a Quincy compressor head on the cheap. I would hate to send this to the scrap yard, as Ive read these old 1960's Wisconsin engines are great, cant be killed for the most part.











Thanks!

 

[mikebramel]

As it sits if it turns over nice $50-100. Running $2-400

 

[tarbellb]

Thanks Bramel.

Are there any small engine guys out here who could give me a quick run down of the things you would do to get this engine started again?

Im not looking for a complete break down and reassemble list here, just what would be considered prudent in getting running. ie clean air filter, flush system?, etc... Ive never done much gas engine work before.

 

[CNGsaves]

Rusty old carburetor looks to be most of your expense initially.

I'd take that off immediately and start it soaking in can of diesel fuel. Also shoot some diesel fuel into cylinder after pulling the plug.

After a few days, tear down the carburetor and see what you find. If it's salvageable, then buy parts as needed and re-install. Change oil, flush out gas tank/lines, and see how / if she runs. Once running, decide if you want to tear down for overhaul. Compression test also a good idea. Good luck.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Clean the carburetor, make sure it has sparks and compression, then give it a try. They're pretty simple engines.

 

[bonneyman]

+1 on attacking the carb first. Hopefully no water got into the thing while it sat. H2O loves to corrode the snot out of carb internals.
I'm not real knowledgeable about small gas engines, but I've taken two 3.5 HP lawn mowers that were not working and got them both up and running.
I'd try and turn that thing into a home power generator. 9.2 horse should be big enough to turn an armature large enough to keep basic electricity in your house on when storms or blackouts hit.