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Briggs and Stratton 42A707 will not start

14 years ago

Let me start from the beginning. I have a 18.5 hp B&S engine model 42a707. It was leaking oil onto the drive belt from the sump gasket. Removed the engine and replaced the sump gasket. After mounting on the chassis I tried to start the mower and it will not start. I have spark, I am getting fuel to the carb. Engine cranks just fine have gotten a pop or 2 from the engine but just doesn't want to start. Doesn't even sound close to starting.

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rustyj14
14 years ago
You have evidently gotten the timing gear out of time! Easy to do when reassembling after opening the case.
I use a piece of masking tape, or heavy thick wheel-bearing grease to hold the cam in place, then carefully lower the sump into position!
dbrock84
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you. The timing was out
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