Briggs and Stratton size?

[nealolsen]

Im trying to figure out what size briggs I have. It was on a Montgomery Ward edger but the shroud has no numbers on it and the edger model is zmy 161c I think some is scratched out. The block is aluminum, 8 bolt head and it has points. The bore is measured at around 2.371 and stroke is 1.5. I have looked through endless posts and even the briggs book and I cant find anything. It has a pull choke pulsa jet carb. Cant find any numbers stamped on anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have attached the edger pic, model, and the block stripped down.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

Sounds like a 3 HP.

I don't have my service manual on this device, but I can tell you that engine makes right around 3 HP.

What's your plans for it? As you can see in my signature, I am flathead crazed, and I love seeing other people keeping these engines going.

 

[itsid]

hmm.. sounds like a 10cui to me (3 horse)
mainly because 10cui are about 161ccm and 161c... *shrugs*
coincidence maybe
since
that thoughh doesn't match bore and stroke measurements


'sid

ps oops jt beat me to it

[EDIT]
yes bore and stroke for a briggs 60000
is 2.3740 - 2.3750 bore and 1.5" stroke...
2horse then IIRC

 

[nealolsen]

I'm building it for my sons mini bike. I picked it up for $20 bucks not running along with a 1967 2hp not running.

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I appreciated the help and info.

 

[nealolsen]

Im going to leave the governor off when i put it back together. How much do these motors wind up? I don't want to blow it up.

 

[JTSpeedDemon]

About 5200 RPM with the stock valve springs. Should be safe, but don't hold it there too long.

 

[nealolsen]

Thanks for the help.