Briggs and Stratton Help Identifying??

[Charlie Smith 192]

Hello guys, 

 

This Briggs engine is on my new farmers boy rotavator,

 

I was just wondering if any of you know absolute anything about this engine? 

 

model? 

 

year?

 

anything will be appreciated  

 

[meadowfield 1,900]

There should be a number stamped in the cowl. That's a good start...

[nigel 1,874]

yes charlie there shoughd be 3 sets of n0s on the cowl that will tell you the year and model

[Wristpin 399]

Think that those numbers could be in the vertical rusty patch just to the right of the inlet port. 

[Anglo Traction 998]

Wrispin is correct. Clean the area highlighted in your copied image below back to metal or at least until you can clearly read all the numbers and tell us what they are-

 

The dark red paint is not original.

The remnants of the Decal next to that area should look like this example-

 

 

Provisionally, The Briggs Diamond shaped decal on the Shroud is a design used between 1946 and 1959.

The pressing detail in the Cowling (shroud) consisting of lines and the 'B' over an 'S' separated by a diamond with line, also indicates that era.

My estimate is a late 50's or very early 60s (possible import lag with the styles).

As for engine type/size...... no idea without the numbers. Also depends if it's Cast Iron Crankcase or Aluminium.

Your engine look's like it has the 'Air Vane' Governor System. Adjustable by Spring tension.

The Vane needs to be clean and free to move, so best to pull the Shroud and clean it out.

Lots of different Carbs fitted. Ignition system varies, internal or exterior Breaker system........could be 'Magna- Matic'. .........Apart from that I know nothing about it !.

Your resident expert will be Matt (Bowtiebutler956) on here.

I do have a full Service Manual covering early Briggs, probably along with several others on here who know these engines.

And everything you ever need to know about these engines can be found online. If you need any more help, just ask.