Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Air filter, sears craftsman, briggs and stratton

Question
Need an air filter for an old Briggs & Stratton, 3 hp,
4 cycle, 3600 rpm, easy spin starting.  Its on a very old Sears Craftsman Tiller, Model 917.299442.  Has a sponge filter. Most likey no longer available, but can one be made? Any suggestions.

Answer
Hello Vic:

You can Still Locate Parts for Small Engines Produced Back in the Late 50s and Early 60s even. According to the Sears Numbers; the B&S Engine Model for this Mower is 130202-1769. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the B. Then Select Briggs and Stratton. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Select the File # 13. Then Select the 2nd Folder # 130200. There are 2 Different Air Filters Shown for this Engine on Page 6 of 20. Outdoor Distributors Lists All the Possible Air Filter Available for this Engine. The Price Ranges from $2.18us -$3.96us for the Square Filter and $3.96us - $7.62us for the Round Filters. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John