Forum: Engines

Hello, my early 90s max 2 is having a starter prob. I took engine out to clean everything and replace some parts the starter was working fine, when I...

I recently purchased a Max II with the JLO 295 in it. After performing a Mikuni carb swap to get the engine running I've noticed a metallic pinging...

I am having trouble with my 23 hp Kohler. It is very hard to start, makes loud pops during the starting process and blows fire out of the top of the...

I can't seem to solve this carb issue. 01 Argo big foot 18hp B&S My argo sat in the shop for nearly a year. I changed the oil, flushed the fuel...

So I'm in the process of installing the alternator kit. I pulled the top radiator hose off and let it drain. Then popped the cap to take a look and...

Well been thinking quite a bit about this addition of the Kubota diesel and a turbo to it. The engine is water cooled but not a pump fed system it's...

Im looking for more power from my 500 super chief. Any ideas? Any one put chambers on theres and if so what ones work and what kind of power...

Can anyone tell me the crankshaft size on a 18hp, B&S vanguard engine, it's on a 1999 max iv not sure if that makes a difference. Looking for shaft...

1999, Max IV, 18HP, Briggs. Engine runs ok at idle, when I give it throttle, the engine surges. I have cleaned the carburetor, ie remove carb cover,...

I have a Maxll with a Tecumseh OH160, my question is, At idle should the drive belt be spinning?, I've adjusted the engine both ways 1: The engine...

I just purchased a Max 4 it has 18hp Briggs & Stratton engine I installed new plugs air filter fuel filter and disassembled the carb and cleaned it...

I've a 2008 max2 23hp Kohler with the rear exit exhaust. Is there any info anyone can share about this exhaust setup & potential to ignite...

Myself and Fred have ran into a problem with our engine rebuilds. Our stock starters do not have power to turn the engine over fast enough for a...

I'm looking for a throttle cable to fit my VM-32 Mikuni round slide carburetor and also a twist throttle assembly that will accept this throttle...

My max 2 will not run or start for that matter, it is getting gas, has good spark plugs, will not even run with starting fluid. It turns over strong....

Scrambler wire diagram needed for the ignition switch, regulator, starter solinoid. It needs to be idiot proof, as that is my wireing skill vevel....

Do the Auto-Meter Jr. Dragster tachs work on the briggs vtwin? I hook it up and reads twice the RPM. Worked on single cylinder engines.