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It's been a few days since my last post, and tinkering with the Briggs engine project. I made a change to the Air Deflector Bracket (ADB). I found some scrap metal and felt that the copper bracket would not be a good choice over time, along with a rivet. I felt that it may loosen due to...

Thank you sir. This was in my front cover and installed correctly

I will be moving onto the frame within a month, getting electrical service done for the welders in the garage. I can then focus on the frame.

I successfully assembled the pull-rope recoil starter today. All I can say is, "Oh, Boy!" It was a challenging task that required a lot of patience and a few choice words. Sailor mouth time! LOL! Funny enough, after I had already completed the assembly process and thought of doing a tutorial...

Love it!

I've considered the potential for a rivet to loosen under vibration and stress, and as previously discussed, I've decided to upgrade my copper bracket connection for improved reliability. I plan to replace the rivet with a nut, bolt, and washers, which I believe will significantly reduce the...

For me, the passion lies in historical restoration. Call it, historical preservation. I find joy in as close as possible, recreating a piece of the past that is now long gone. While this work might seem trivial to some, it holds immense personal value for me, representing a family's history that...

Great question; however, I have a plan to make up something that will work really nicely. I'm not close to working on that right now, but I will post when I do.

I obtained a muffler for the project and am exploring coating options that won't create a rust situation. Does anyone have a good suggestion or a source?

In research, when converting over to a Magneto style. Reversing the coil to change polarity would correct a no-spark situation as you have described. However, when I spun the engine with a cordless drill to see if I had a spark. Oh boy, did I ever! A real snapper! It would definitely be an...

It's a pleasure, and thank you for all the education given and the ones here liking my little project! I can hardly wait to start on the frame restoration!

I truly thank you for the response and the information, and good to know for everyone here. I have example 2 flywheel, and I must be lucky, there's a lot of spark. I mean, jolt your rear end spark! However, the coil that I purchased. There is a marked directional position marked where it must...

An update to the project. I got the Magneto style coil to eleminate a points and condenser ignition system. However, theres a slight issue with the directional air deflector. When installing the original coil. The original setup, there is an upper stud that retains a certain position for the...

My passion is restoring items to original condition, creating historical accuracy of the original creator. I feel satisfaction in the journey of creation itself.

Thats very interesting, so this Power Pony I have as you have stated, "I imagine it wasn't until they saw a market for a Tote Goat" was considered, a limited run. A rare find that I have if correct. I surely haven't seen another one on the internet short of the one you displayed in an earlier...

Update to where I'm at. The update ignition system, air cleaner and other parts will be displayed and fire this up after 50 plus years of sitting. Next, on to the frame.

Thank you sir. I have an update to my little engine project

Richard, is it possible in your huge knowledge of when this Power Pony was manufactured? 1950s ish? I am still at work with the engine awaiting a new head gasket, update ignition system with a original replacement Briggs and Stratton magneto coil part# 39881 to eliminate points, media clean the...

Sorry if i'm repeating and thank you Richard Trotter for the info!