Recent content by tjmortenson

Hi, Im trying to build a generator with the motor off my db30, I tore the motor apart and now Im looking for parts or maybe a whole motor if anyone has one cheap or free. but the parts I need are the crankcase gasket, valves, and the little cover things on the pushrods, Im not sure what they...

I am trying to put a bigger motor on my doodlebug. I don't really want to buy a plate that i can make myself. I belive that most motors are the same mount. If I am wrong, and you need the motor, it is a 3 hp briggs. Thanks!

Ok, does anyone have a template for drilling the holes?

Ok, Im goin to put it on. Does anyone know an easy way to slot the plate thats on the bike for the briggs motor? Because I don't want to buy a new plate.

check out this website, it has how to read the numbers on it. Briggs and Stratton Model Identification

I found it its only a 3hp, not a 3.5. Is it still worth the effort to put it in?

I have an older briggs and stratton that i need to know how many horse power it is. The numbers on it are: model 80232 type 1728-01 code 83030303. I figured out the year is 1983 but I cant find the HP. Please help!

my dad might have one i'll have to see when i get home

Ok, I'm trying to get a clutch of a briggs 3.5 hp. It is an older clutch that had a small bump in where it goes on the shaft from someone pounding it onto the motor. I put the clutch on only about a month ago so it shouldn't be rusted on. I put the clutch on backwards, so my puller won't grab...

Ya, it is pretty old haha. I got it free at a garage sale a few years back. The people there said it was locked up but the recoil was just stuck. It starts first pull every time. But will it make a noticeable difference for power?

Ok, Im a newbie to these forums but not to minibikes. I have a doodlebug with all stock parts except for the exhaust is a pipe. Anyways, I also have a briggs and stratton model 80232 type 1728-01 code 83030303 which looks like a 3.5hp and 127cc from internet searches. My question is, if swap...