Briggs & Stratton engine cowling

[Rayp 46]

Has anyone got a spare cowling for a 5HP Briggs & Stratton vertical crankshaft engine (like that in the photo).  I think the part no. was 392277 and is now 490192?

[nigel 1,876]

I think I have one kicking about will have a look on monday

[Rayp 46]

Thanks Nigel - that will be great if you have one.  I couldn't believe it when after refuelling I pulled the starting rope and the whole cowling can off.  The 3 bolt holes had 'enlargened' so I put some repair washers on, bending the two front ones to fit the curvature of the cowling and managed to almost finish the paddock I was mowing when it came off again. It seems to be a problem with Hayter 21s that even with spring washers bolts need more frequent checking to ensure that the vibration of the engine has not loosed them.

Ray

[nigel 1,876]

This is the only one I have ,any good Ray ?

[Rayp 46]

Hello again Nigel.  Thank you very much for hunting out the cowling, but regrettably it doesn't look like it will be a suitable replacement.  I have now taken some photos of my Cowling (which I should have done in the first place!) and they are attached.  Yours seems to be a differing shape and have the fixings in different positions.  You can see in the photos that all 3 fixing holes have 'enlarged' and a crack is appearing above the one next to the throttle  clip so I think its days are numbered.  I'll have to look out for a scrapped engine from a Hayterette or another 21.

[nigel 1,876]

I will have another look tomorrow Ray

Is yours made of cast alloy ?

[Rayp 46]

Hello Nigel,

The recoil housing is alloy, but the main cowling (the part I need!) is steel.

Ray

 

[Rayp 46]

Good news Nigel!- I happened to spot one on Ebay and it has now arrived and been fitted.

[nigel 1,876]

Ah brilliant Ray 👍