Everyone is making me paranoid on this. Went back and found proof that the plugs where removed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abOIoqmIuNyshqs.html

@@jcondon1 Awesome! Makes me feel better too, man. Thanks for confirming. 👍

@@jcondon1 If you look at 23.59 when the valve cover goes on you'll see the plugs are removed.

even if not, crank case pressure buildup would pop one or both out into the valve spring area due to being breather vent ports, probably just cranking it over would.

Wish I knew about it in time

Totally agree.

Agreed. The build quality on these old generators always amazes me. Built to last. I mean look at that intake system alone. On newer gens its just a square plastic box.

Nice

its a shame that same cannot be said about newer Briggs engines

Same here. They are solid and reliable engines.

@@jcondon1 You inspired me to refurbish an old flat head Suffolk Colt mower engine 75cc that I still had laying around. Must be decades old. No idea until when they still produced them. Surprised to learn it has a Zenith carburator, the same brand as the carb in my Ford Model A

Ohh no, 10.50 are they the valves one has to grind to correct clearance? Ugh, not the best arrangement ever...

Glad to see it find a home and a use so quickly, hopefully the new owner didn't suffer too badly with the storm & hopefully they appreciate the old unit for what it is and take good care of it.

It was a well cared for machine. It almost looked like someone replaced the exhaust valve given how clean it was but did not set the clearance.

It is loud, but in a good way.

The exhaust valve was really clean. Am thing it was replaced which explains the different style of keepers. Also the head cam off without a fight so thinking someone was in there recently.

Thanks, great tip.

@@jcondon1 no prob

Yep I got a tool for that and use it mostly on screwdrivers

Was surprised it had spark. Assumed 87 would be points.

@@jcondon1 I think late 70s or early 80s was generally when Briggs transitioned.

Do you know what they call that one slot-type valve spring keeper, please? I thought the same about that frame, totally kid-engineered.

Honda might be almost as good. They still have a reputation of reliability.

@@cliffordreynolds1835 They're junk. Anything breaks on it and they are not repairable. They are made better than some others, but they are loaded with irreplaceable parts.

I have one and you are right about it

It is hard to pull the engine over but it runs well and is built well.

I offer the following pull-starting tip as a fan of large-displacement single cylinder motorcycles: Gently pull until you feel the first resistance from compression. This is the compression stroke. Pause briefly and then resume pulling slowly and gently again. Stop immediately as soon as you feel a second bit of resistance. This is due to negative pressure (partial vacuum) caused by the piston moving down in the cylinder with both valves still closed. This would be the power stroke if the engine was running. With recoil starters release the starting handle so that you can do a full pull. Or with old-fashioned rope and pulley starters wind up the extra rope. At this point you have a full turn of the crankshaft to overcome the inertia of the heavy flywheel and generator field rotor before you hit the next compression stroke. Now you are ready to give the starting rope a firm full pull. With this technique I can get many single-cylinder motors to start on the first pull.

It does require some muscle to pull these over with the rope.

@@jcondon1 something else I noticed when I rewatched this, mine was just as touchy to get the high speed jet set right. I had serviced the carb prior, I knew there was no dirt in it and I did finally have success. I had the misfortune of a dirty tank to deal with as well. The voltage behavior was the same on mine, it worked best under some load. I have a video up of it.

I like the magnet idea. Grease works well.

Thanks

Missed that detail. Thanks Ken.

And the literal translation is magnet and transistor.

Also for those that don't know, Megatron is an evil Decepticon.

@@esqueue Robots in disguise!

Henri was a Dud. Sounds like you might have a little more excitement with Ida. Stay safe.

I hope so. Someone really took good care of this one.

He was very happy to get an older model generator in this condition. He knew they are build better.

@@jcondon1 Are they really? Flathead engines and updraft carburetors are obsolete for a reason. This thing was obsolete when it was brand new. Flatheads hadn't been used in cars for 20+ years when this thing was built. Updrafts hadn't been used since the early '50s.

thanks

Thanks Paul. I was a little sad letting this one go early, but the old ones are harder to sell so had to take advantage of the opportunity. Enjoy the reset of your vacation.

@@jcondon1 Totally agree and thank you.😁

lets put happy little carburetor here....

And it needs a friend so we'll put a happy little air filter... right there...

Thanks 👍

Thanks. Not sure what I was thinking tried using sticky assembly lube this time. Did not work so well.

There is a part 2

@@jcondon1 Thanks for letting me know James.

Good point. This one was working well, but should done it when in there.

To add to this there should also be a little felt disk that sits directly on to of the crankshaft inside the driver, it's designed to hold the light weight oil that is applied through the little hole. I actually seen the square drive part seized to the crank due to lack of lubrication.

I use wd40 silicone spray

Thanks Bruce. I obsess a little trying to get the clearance exact. But they usually run just fine when in the ball park. That engine sure ran well.

How did you fix the leak? I have the same carb problem, leaks fuel. Online I have seen comments that this is a common problem.

@@alanfryer5670 I had the same problem with fuel leaking from that bottom hole, when running. Even with a new seal. Poor design. The gen set was lost to a salt water flood, less than a year after I restored it, so I never got that fuel leak figured out

I agree. This one was built to last. If you check out my Winco videos you will see the inside of this type of carb.

@@jcondon1 Just watched the one from May/2020 As I suspected, even the float bowl was not plastic! This generator is a keeper and can be repaired indefinitely. I'll keep my eye out for one of these around Ottawa Ontario. Me so happy :)

Thanks so much!!

if he can survive the chaos first.

@@king49334 .......I think he WILL!!....HIS MIND IS " right ".......

I have to. I done a few valve jobs just today and about 10 the last 3 days