AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question My older Ex Mark has a blown 19 hp Kawasaki manual start engine. I have a Craftsman rider with a 19 hp Turbo Cool Briggs and Stratton I/C Platinum engine that looks like it might match, though the shaft appears to be about 1" longer. Do you think this will work?
Answer When replacing any engine the critical items are enigne bolt pattern, shaft diameter and length and electrical.
Is the shaft the same diameter? If the shaft is longer, can you make spacers to raise the engine or is there enough keyway on the shaft to shorten it?
Also, check the engine mounting bolts. Are they the same on both engine?
Let me know.
Eric
