Briggs & Stratton repair and restore

This is my old Briggs & Stratton model 8 engine, made in the late 40s. Right now im restoring it, and hope to get it finished soon

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[robviolin1]

I have a briggs & stratton 12hp with vertical shaft.

I was taking off the crankcase plate to change the oil seal and the slinger-oil fell out and I am not sure how it fits back on. Is there any way you could help me put the slinger-oil back in it's position.

thanks

[motox458]

@robviolin1 there should be a shaft with a gear that it slides onto, there is also usually a slightly deeper spot in the oil pan, you want to position it so that the slinger is dipping down into that spot

[Hallaran]

Fun project, good luck!

[motox458]

@Hallaran thanks, unfortunately its still not finished, just not very high on the priorities list :(

[chazzerchazic]

where do you get your stickers from

[motox458]

ebay

[workensmart]

Cast iron block and head lol that engine will out last ten new B&S engines.

[1944johndeerel]

@racer4560 thanks i still never got around to it and it smokes worse! ill need it in a couple months also so i better get to it!

[racer4560]

@1944johndeerel check out ebay I just bought a set.

[1944johndeerel]

what rings did you use? do you remeber? i have to find some rings for my running model 8. it could use a set. i just cleaned up a nicer carb for it so it should run really good with my better carb and new rings.