Vintage Briggs & Stratton model U gas engine

Made from 1940-1945 this model was rated at 1hp and featured a unique fuel system using vacuum from the carb to keep a constant fuel level for the engine to draw from reguardless of the level in the tank, eliminating rich and lean conditions associated with suction fuel systems. This one was sold through Sears and retains a faded David Bradley decal.

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Autos & Vehicles

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[801jaguarowner]

do you wont to sell it its very cool

[antiquengine]

sorry it's not for sale, just part of my collection.

[Altonmcc]

Did this have a kick starter on it for use on a Cushman scooter?

[SuperKONR]

These are so cool I just found one at the museum I go to, maybe I can get them to sell it to me.

[douro20]

@lightningsmokerXx

In an engine this old I would try as much as possible to use a non-detergent oil.  A detergent oil may reveal slow oil leaks if there are any.

[lightningsmokerXx]

For the oil bath air cleaner what weight of oil do you use?

Also for the engine. Does it require straight weight 30 Detergent or NON- Detergent oil?

[BMAN294]

only 1 hp haha thats nothing compared to todays standards

[ZippoVarga]

Those were made for the Simplicity Model "A" one wheel Cluti-Cutter tractor and only from 1940-1945. So it is indeed a scarce engine. I can send you the literature on the Simplicity model "A" if you're interested in seeing the machine this engine operated.

[41Zman]

will do.

[1944johndeerel]

yep and im glad to own one! i do have a vid of it! just search briggs fh and its the olny one with twin schrouds!