5 horse briggs lawnmower

[Leem1994]

I wanted to know if I could use a normal lawnmower engine standing standing up insed of facing down.

 

[jr dragster T]

Oil lubrication will prove to be a issue.

 

[Russ2251]

Unless you have nothing else to do, it's just not worth it considering what has to be done and what else is readily available and usable.
But yes, it can be done. I may have something going this summer.

 

[r_chez_08]

lol, yes but itl most likely break

 

[Russ2251]

lol, yes but itl most likely break

Really? Why?

 

[Leem1994]

Can I just take the oil lubricater from a seized ,5 horse, horizontal shaft.

 

[r_chez_08]

Really? Why?

because 4 strokes are meant to be upright

 

[Leem1994]

Sorry for not being clear enogh. The push 5 horse lawnmower is already laying on it's side. I want it to be upright without seizing. All that matters is that the piston gets oil.

 

[Russ2251]

Can I just take the oil lubricater from a seized ,5 horse, horizontal shaft

Could. If oil slinger is immersed into oil while in upright position, a dipper may not be needed.
Other more basic things have to be considered such as mounting and carburetion. Also, shaft sizes can be on the large side which limits clutch types that can be used.
One possibility:

 

[Leem1994]

"Other more basic things have to be considered such as mounting and carburetion. Also, shaft sizes can be on the large side which limits clutch types that can be used."

The intake is purfect because it is on the complete oposite side. I still have the carb for the engine. The shaft is the same size as my other briggs, I think. If it isn't, I have a siezed five horse shaft that I can use.

 

[Russ2251]

5 hp Briggs horizontal shafts can be 5/8" or 3/4" depending on original application. Vertical shafts are usually larger (7/8" or 1") to resist bending/breaking as a result of blade strikes.
Interchange may/may not be possible. Take measurements with digital or dial caliper before going through the trouble. Measure twice...cut once, or something.

 

[r_chez_08]

probably more hastle than its worth

 

[Leem1994]

Any thing that I can get for free and running, I will wait for a long time. I am picky on spending money on somthing I don't need to do.

 

[Russ2251]

probably more hastle than its worth

Perhaps. Sometimes it pays to work with what's available. The bigger the challenge...the more I'm into it.
I love it when somebody says "it can't be done!!!"...then I go ahead and do it...several times over just to make sure I wasn't just 'lucky'.

 

[r_chez_08]

I am picky on spending money on somthing I don't need to do.

lol, yeah same

 

[jr dragster T]

All that matters is that the piston gets oil.

What about the Cam, Crank bearings, Rod bearing, Valve's?

 

[Leem1994]

I'm taking that into consideration. I just want everything to get oiled.

 

[Russ2251]

When I was much younger, I inadvertently left off dipper.
Realized my mistake weeks later.
No harm done.
Maybe I'm just lucky.

 

[Leem1994]

I guess it will be too much trouble. I looked inside of the engine and I saw there was no room for a oil dipper. The piston rod was smaller too. Thanks everyone for the help!

 

[Jerryburger]

Leem1994, don't give up. Garage sales and Goodwills, and even people who own their own landscaping business will usually have something for you. Especially the Landscapers. If something goes wonky on some of their equipment, a lot of times they'll just toss the old motor to the side. You're almost doing them a favor by taking their old "useless" (to them) equipment away.
I scored a Tecumseh 3hp horizontal, a B/S 2-stroke, and a 2hp 12VDC electric motor from one.... for free!
My 1st motor (in my adult pursuit of gokarts) was a an old 6B 2hp B/S on an edger for $12.... burned almost as much oil as gas, but provided at least a couple years of enjoyment before I upgraded to an old B/S 3hp.


The vertical to horizontal thing is possible, but once you get to the output shaft issues, it's just not worth it.