stumpy Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hello all, Well, the "froze" engine on the new-old machine started for me yesterday. Smoked like a coal-burner, but it fired off. Hopefully just clearing oil....but it did puke some out the exhaust. It has the "auto-choke" feature, and to keep it running decent I had to stick a blade down her throat and apply about 1/4 choke. Also, the float had partially collapsed (must've had some water in there this winter). Found an old Tecumseh float that I tweaked enough to work as a temporary fix. Anyway, I figure it's runnin' so it might be worth a proper float and a carb kit. BUUUUUTTT I'm about 100 miles from home....good news?...there's a Briggs shop here...bad news?...I have the tractor/engine numbers but would rather have Simpletractor expertice in determining the carb type...luckily I have my laptop with me and found a wireless connection at a cafe....geez, but technology is amazing! So, the Simplicity # on the 6008 frame is 1690193. Engine is a B&S 8hp model #191707, Type #5147-01. What I'm wondering is, did they just put one carb type on this engine, and is it a medium flo-jet, etc. etc. etc.? Didn't realize I'd be where I am during the day today, or I'd have brought said info or a digital pic with me, doggone it. Thanks in advance. Back to work for me. Happy Easter to those celebrating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 On the 8 HP engine of that vintage, there is only the one piece flo - jet with either an intergal choke on start or a seperate choke lever. I don't think they convert to paper air cleaner elements. There were some subtle improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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