Briggs Vanguard 6.5 hp only runs with choke on
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No chit. And folks talk about the value of their time processing wood...
Changed the oil and tranny fluid in the car. Put more insulation in the attic. Stacked the wood that I split while running the Seafoam through. Dragged a blow-down beech tree out of the back 40. Adjusted the valves and rocker endplay on the motorcycle. Went on a short trip for work.
It's on the list.
Sheesh - you guys are worse than a nagging wife...
Hogwildz
Minister of Fire
Yeah - I should really give it the respect it deserves. It's not "the list", it's "THE LIST".You do realize that list never gets smaller?
All of this winter's wood is up and most of the following winter's. That takes a lot of the pressure off.
Hogwildz
Minister of Fire
maple1
Minister of Fire
No kidding.
THE LIST - can't burn it, can't rip it up, can't flush it, can't bury it, and if you throw it away it comes back better than a boomerang and longer than when it left...
THE LIST - can't burn it, can't rip it up, can't flush it, can't bury it, and if you throw it away it comes back better than a boomerang and longer than when it left...
ironpony
Minister of Fire
Looks like this carb doesn't have an aftermarket equivalent. B&S carb is 70 bucks. Might have to suck it up, since the time doesn't exist to monkey with it.
Make sure you don't have any intake/vacuum/gasket leaks.
If you do have a leak, it will be getting too much air, hence the need to cut down the air by using the choke.
If you do have a leak, it will be getting too much air, hence the need to cut down the air by using the choke.
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golfandwoodnut
Minister of Fire
I have also just been changing carbs lately. I was amazed Briggs and Straton even sells a plastic carb to replace the originals. Like $20
Not really sure. Here's some pics of the replacement carb:
There are some numbers in the last pic that I can pull off if that helps. Thanks.
Mine appears to be an upgrade. The fuel on/off valve is metal instead of plastic. Looks like they changed the bowl drain screw also.
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