2.50hp Briggs and Stratton engine REBUILD pt. 1! 

I have one of these motors from a 73 toro sport lawnmower. It's a reel mower. I'm planning on restoring. An this really helped me get a better sense for the motor rebuild. Much appreciated. I now look foward to getting it fixed for summer mowing

easy way to clean out a dirty petrol tank is to put some sharp gravel in it and shake it around

Wow, that engine idling sound brings back memories of my mini bike when i was a kid in the 60's.

Great! just straight and to the point. I got my engine running like new, with your help!!!

Just bought an old McLane edger with a 1982 version of this engine. Feel confident in doing the tune up now thanks to this. Outstanding video!

Great video! Working on one right jow

Gave a like. My three cents worth. White vinegar for rust soaking, Dawn dish detergent, Simplegreen and hot water for degreasing. All are environmentally safe. Worked great for my "76" B&S 2hp teardown refresh.

Thanks for posting this. I have a 2hp Briggs from an edger and I'm following along. Appreciate the help.

Finally a RU-vidr that doesn't like the sound of his own voice great video bud

Really good budget rebuild :-)

Nice work!!

Wow, you make that look easy.

Really good video as a tutorial 👌.

well done

Use a piece of 2x4 for removing the starter clutch. I know you might not break the fins now but I broke a lot doing that. Great job on the rebuild. Love those briggs

Nice job of rebuilding it. A week ago, someone gave me a 5 hp B and S. According to the code it was made in 1976. Said it hasn't been started in years. Air filter was totally curded up so took it off. Gas tank dry so put in about half inch of gas. Removed spark plug and just wiped it with a rag and reinstalled. Pulled out choke, pulled and it sputtered. Pulled again ran rough and pushed in the choke. Running super smooth. There was clean looking oil in crankcase. Really though I would have to tear into it to get it running.

Nice Job! For a second I thought I was watching Hand Tool Rescue! :) This was made in 1966 if you didn't already know. I have a similar 2.25HP from 64 on a scooter I built and it is quite a good little engine! As for the gas tank, I usually fill mine with kerosene and some nuts and shake it around a bunch. That seems to do a good job of removing the crap in it. Do you have any plans for this engine or is it just another one for the collection?

Where can new rings be purchased for the 2hp? Nice video btw.

Great video, just got my dads old mixer with one of these exact engines on it. What model is it as can’t find number on his. Also air filter sponge, what’s the part number? Thanks again.

Any idea where i can buy a carburator for this exact model motor. Ebay and amazon are a dud so far.

Do you find that assembly lube is not necessary? I know "we aren't building a rocket ship" as Taryl would say. I have the almost same motor on my McClane edger but it's a 2HP. Great vid!

Great video. I’ve just bought a Scott Bonnar lawn mower with the same engine. Low compression and no spark, but I haven’t had time to go through the basics. I did a compression test and it’s 75 psi. Will that be too low or enough.

I like how you had a bird to the commentary

Where did you find the replacement oil seals?

Nice, some parts were really fast though, even at 0.25x speed. Wiring the points for example.

Do you know what the spec is for the value clearance is for this engine?I have the same one and cant get a correct spec?

Hi, I’m just getting into rebuilding these small flathead engines. Where do you think is the best place to buy an overhaul rebuild kit for a 5 horse flathead Briggs would be? Thanks.

I have exact motor, but gas tank has too much rust and made a small hole. Where can i get another? Thanks. Good video.. easy motors... +

hi do you know what size is the key and what is the size of the shaft this would really help if you could tell me thanks great vid btw

You should get some 3 Hp guts on ebay and make that thing a stroker! Ive seen it done in one of my engine groups on FB and it sounded MEAN.

Where you guys getting the parts for the rebuild ? I got 3 briggs 2 of them I wouldn't mind rebuilding.

Hey man i am rebuilding one of these too right now and im trying to find where i can buy a new solenoid and i was wondering if you knew anything that could help me out. Thanks great video!

Where can I find rebuild kits/parts for this same engine?

Where do you find all the replacement parts? Are there kits?

On my 2 hp there is an electrical wire running from the coil to the carburetor. Is that needed?

nice video, i rebuilt a 5 hp one, and that thing is a mean motor

Do you know where I can find the air cleaner? -thanks

I need an engine exactly like that. Where might I find one?

Do you have a video you could link on carb tuning?

what is the thumb screw on the side of the carburetor for?

My Uncle has an 3hp engine and that engine was'nt used for 25 oder 30 years and it started under 4 Minutes

When the flywheels weren’t made out of cheap plastic

i did not know B&S made a 6ci motor

was that a fly going past the camera 9:56 heheheh

When I was a boy my 3.5 hp Briggs's died and my mini bike needed a new motor My neighbor had an ancient mower with a horizontal 2.5hp, It was just as fast and powerful as my old motor much to my surprise.

You forgot to set your valve clearance.