i need help

[acg23]

so it appers that my current 5hp briggs has a worn crankshaft bushing. my friend is selling a briggs 5hp for 50 dollars. running. it was made in 83. mines is 95. the only problem with it is the crankshaft is only about an inch long. i was thinking i could swap the crankshafts but if i was going to remove the crankshaft i might as well just replace the bushing in mine. i was still thinking about buying it and changing the crankshaft at a later date but do you think it would be worth it to swap crankshafts?

 

[solomon]

If the bushing is worn it is likely the crankshaft is too. If you can wait about 2 weeks (I am moving) I have 2 or 3 of those 5hp Blocks. I will let you have them for cheap. I have many parts that I don't need for those 5hp engines including cams and crankshafts. Send me a PM if your interested. If it were me, id buy that 5hp for $50 and repair your current one. Thats a good price and if it runs as is already don't tear apart.