Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 18.5 B/S HARD STARTING, overhead valve engines, horizontal shaft

Question
WHAT IS THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN COIL AND FLYWHEEL. MY BRIGGS WILL SOME TIME START AND NOT. FRESH GAS/NEW FILTER.PLUGS LOOK GOOD.IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN CHECK OR ADJUST.

Answer
Hello Denny:

The Coil to Flywheel Gap is .020in. If this is an OHV Engine, then the Valve Clearance May Require Setting, the Carburetor Mixture Screws (if Any) May Require Setting or the Carburetor May Require Cleaning. Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. Many horizontal shaft, overhead valve engines have these numbers stamped into the OHV rocker cover. However, on certain overhead valve powered generators, the equipment manufacturer installs a decorative chrome rocker cover OVER the Briggs cover. If your engine has a decorative cover, it may be necessary to remove it in order to locate the Model, Type, and Code. You can Also Use this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/BS_modeltypecode.pdf for Assistance in Locating the Model, Type and Code Numbers of the Engine. Thanks.

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John

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John