More Briggs Engines

[bowtiebutler956 166]

 I thought I'd post up a couple of my latest projects. The first one is a 1946 Briggs NR6 military engine that was recently given to me by a friend. It was in rough shape, but it was free, and I didn't have an NR6 in my Model N collection yet. The NR6 has a 6:1 gear reduction that is cast directly into the block. Its almost done now, and it turned out quite nice. I'm still waiting on my decals, and new tag to arrive. The paint job isn't that great, but I have to use rattle can paint on my military enges, because if I use a good paint, and spray it with my gun, they always turn out waaay to shiny.   High gloss, and military don't mix! 

 

 The second engine, is a 1952 Sears tagged Briggs NP, with a 3:1 gear reduction designed for use on reel mowers. Its all original, and I won't be restoring this one. I did pull the head, and the base, to clean out the 60 year old carbon, and sludge from the engine. I cleaned the carburetor as well. These are rather strange looking engines with their long gear reduction hanging off the side. It smokes a bit, but being 63 years old, it has the right to. 

 

 Here is a video, and pics of each of the engines. 

 

 

 

[HeadExam 1,783]

Those are some really nice little engine, glad you saved them and got them up and running!!!! Alain

[Stormin 4,458]

The NR6 is really nice.

[bowtiebutler956 166]

Those are some really nice little engine, glad you saved them and got them up and running!!!! Alain

 Thanks Alain. I to am glad they're up running again.

The NR6 is really nice.

 Thanks Norm. I was very happy to get an NR6 in my Model N collection. Thanks to it, I'm one step closer to completing my Model N collection. 

 

Matt