Antique briggs and Stratton

[Triley41395]

Picked this up last weekend. Just wondering 1 if anyone can read the date code, I think 1947 just a guess, 2 is this desirable for any bike, 3 did they even make any sort of mini when this engine was built.

 

[ugmold]

Looks similar to a 5S.

 

[toomanytoys]

Those are neat old engines but not desirable for a minibike.

If it's a 5s I thought those made 1hp.

Washing machine motors?

 

[Triley41395]

Those are neat old engines but not desirable for a minibike.

If it's a 5s I thought those made 1hp.

Washing machine motors?

I'm not sure what this was on,it had a handle and 1 wheel. Maybe for moving trailers or something. It's in my scrap pile, maybe I'll get a picture of it and someone will know. I just couldn't put this little guy in the junk.

 

[toomanytoys]

I'm not sure what this was on,it had a handle and 1 wheel. Maybe for moving trailers or something. It's in my scrap pile, maybe I'll get a picture of it and someone will know. I just couldn't put this little guy in the junk.

I wouldn't throw it away! I had a couple old briggs mounted to a stand for display. Cleaned up nicely and ran. A buddy of my dad's seen them in the garage and wanted them. We traded a small amount of cash and he left with them.

 

[Triley41395]

I wouldn't throw it away! I had a couple old briggs mounted to a stand for display. Cleaned up nicely and ran. A buddy of my dad's seen them in the garage and wanted them. We traded a small amount of cash and he left with them.

I definitely wouldn't scrap it, I'm sure there are at least some parts or pieces someone can use.

 

[Tom S.]

My old Cooper Klipper 20" lawnmower had a 5S engine on it. The motor was date stamped 1952. Cool to look at, but not really suitable for a mini bike. They are very heavy and make very little power. I think the best application at this point is as garage art.

Here is a link to the owners manual.:
Briggs & Stratton 5S Manual

 

[creia]

I sure would not want that exposed starter cup spinning right next to my leg where it could do some damage.
Michael

 

[Triley41395]

My old Cooper Klipper 20" lawnmower had a 5S engine on it. The motor was date stamped 1952. Cool to look at, but not really suitable for a mini bike. They are very heavy and make very little power. I think the best application at this point is as garage art.

Here is a link to the owners manual.:
Briggs & Stratton 5S Manual

This is what it was mounted to,not sure what it was. I think that the tank with the copper tube coming out also belongs with the engine

 

[desert rat]

I need that tank and tube. PM me. Yes my wife lets me keep some in the house. The briggs needs a tank.
We do have some fun stuff on the shelf.