[SEL] Briggs Valves

[Bill Brueck]

I don't know where to tell you to look for a compressor for this engine, but
I have improvised on this type of engine with a pair of open end wrenches.
11/16 seems about right in my mind's eye, stick them both between the valve
keeper washer and the engine block.  Then pry them apart enough to force a
fulcrum in between them; maybe a 3/8 bolt, again I'm kind of guessing, YMMV.
That will allow you to squeeze the wrenches together forcing the end of the
wrenches in the engine apart and compressing the valve spring.

Kind of frustrating, you'll need to hold your tongue just right and chose
your words carefully, but this should do it.

B²
Bill Brueck (brick)
Chatfield, Minnesota USA

Confusion is a higher state of knowledge than ignorance.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jlb94 at juno.com>
To: <SEL at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:34 PM
Subject: [SEL] Briggs Valves


> Hi Guys (If anyone not at Portland is out there.)
>
> Today I decided to take the valves out of a Briggs Model "Y".
> Reason - Cannot figure why I can't get this thing to start.
>
> The valves are held in with pretty hefty springs and 2 little half circle
> keepers on each valve stem.
>
> My question - - - What kind of valve spring compressor might I use on
> this engine ?
>
> I have about every tool imaginable but when it comes to valve springs -
> Nada !
> I guess I could use a "plier" type compressor but have no idea where to
> find one.
>
> Haven't tried the local NAPA dealer yet but I don't want to spend much on
> the tool.
>
> Suggestions ?
>
> Joe "Pip" Betz said that.
> jlb94 at juno.com
>  ,-._,-.          "Two can live a cheaply as one  -
>  \/)"(\/             but only half as long."
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