AboutTom Adinolfi Expertise Can, and will, answer most questions pertaining to small engine repair, and service. But PLEASE furnish me with the proper Model numbers, and types to assure me to be able to answer your questions the most accurately as possible. If the problem is dealing with the frame, drive, or deck portion I need the manufactures numbers, if it is the engine itself, I need it's make and model numbers, rather than the frame's. Tom
Experience Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer owned repair shop in Dayton, Ohio. 20+ years in small engine repair. and service. Experienced in most makes, and models. Factory schooled in Briggs & Stratton. Honda, MTD, Troybilt, Craftsman, Toro, Tecumseh, Kohler, and Kawasaki experienced. Keep in mind we do this for nothing more than ratings, please be thoughtful with them, and fair. We take great time to try, and help, please be as kind when rating us........Tom
Expert: Tom Adinolfi Date: 8/18/2008 Subject: torque specs
Question i bought a three year old lawn tractor from a neighbour.she ran it dry of oil. i cleaned everything up and the only damage was the connecting rod.i cleaned and polished journal on crank and checked with micrometer still perfectly round.( model#31c707)---(type# 0154e1)---(code#0303112)
what im looking for are:
1. torque for: connecting rod bolts and head bolts
2. ring end gap
3.intake and exhaust valve clearances
thank you very much
randy
Answer Connecting rod torque 150 in. lbs
Head bolts 220 in. lbs
Intake valve .003
Exhaust valve .005
Not sure of the ring end gap...............Tom
Sorry to have not been able to get it to you quicker but I was called out of town with no warning.........
