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2021/04/27 18:38:59

Thewierd1

3Quart Briggs and Stratton Fuel tank issue

Hi all,

I am in the process of rebuilding an old 5hp briggs on a rototiller, the tank was full of varnish and so I cleaned it out, unfortunately along came with it the built in"bowl" for the carb. I can't seem to find the part (494592) online, and was wondering if anyone has actually done a repair to the tank to re-affix a home made one.
Thanks!

-Matt

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Thewierd1
Hi all,

I am in the process of rebuilding an old 5hp briggs on a rototiller, the tank was full of varnish and so I cleaned it out, unfortunately along came with it the built in"bowl" for the carb. I can't seem to find the part (494592) online, and was wondering if anyone has actually done a repair to the tank to re-affix a home made one.
Thanks!

-Matt

The reason you can't find the 494592 anywhere is that they have been NLA for at least two years. Even the last 3 quart tank that I have was purchased April 2019 was the last one that I got from Briggs before they discontinued the tanks. I can't openly sell it as it is reversed for my log splitter customers.

2021/04/28 08:05:03

Thewierd1

Ah that's what I had a feeling of. Damn! They had a good run though.

The engine I had was a 69, so to provide genuine parts for 40+ years is a testament to their ruggedness!

On another note, do you have any experience soldering these little guys?

Plan may be to open it and do some surgery to get a bowl soldered in then seal it all up again, seeing as I would like to use this engine.

2021/04/28 11:22:02

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