[SEL] Briggs Valves

[Jim O'Hagan]

Hi This little trick has worked for me a hundred times on auto engines with
this style keeper.Set a deep socket with the same dia. as the retainer on
top of the retainer and swat it with a hammer. If you are careful it
releases the keepers and you 'll find them in the socket.  Good Luck  Jimmy
O'

Jim O'Hagan
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Subject: Re: [SEL] Briggs Valves


> 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 ?
> 
Joe, I've done many of these with two screwdrivers. Pry the spring up with
the screwdrivers while holding the valve down, let one go, the retaining
washer will cock, but usually you'll have enough room to install the
keepers. A little grease and a screwdriver will help with the keepers.
J.B. Castagnos
Not In Portland

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