[SEL] Briggs Valves

Clint D driggars at earthlink.net
Thu Aug 26 20:56:07 PDT 2004


Jim

I used to watch my Grandpa do it this way when I was a little fellow!

Clint




>
> 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
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of
> jbcast at charter.net
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:59 PM
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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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