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Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

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Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

I need a new flywheel for a 21 hp Briggs model 331877 0869 G5.  This is an Intek engine for a riding mower.  The parts manual says the Flywheel is 698281.  But, every website I search says that P/N 698281 is no longer available or discontinued.  I have searched to find what P/N replaced this one, but nothing is clear.  I'm looking for guidance on how to find the correct P/N flywheel which I can purchase for my machine.  I appreciate any assistance..  Thank you..

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    Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek) 2025/05/17 16:18:21 (permalink)

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    Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek) 2025/05/17 16:54:17 (permalink)
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    Thanks Scott - I'll checked those out and made an offer on one..
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    Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek) 2025/05/18 07:17:43 (permalink)
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    Plz post back how it goes.... :)
     
     
     
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    Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek) 2025/05/24 08:22:18 (permalink)
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    Got the flywheel installed.  I'm at the end of a rebuild project..
     
    - When this repair started, I thought I had a camshaft issue - but camshaft was perfect. (compression release spring, lobes, all good)
    - The connecting rod was busted.  Had aluminum metal transfer to the crankshaft which I cleaned up.  
    - Replaced piston, rings and rod. Cylinder sleeve was good. 
    - Replaced the head / valve assembly with new assembly from Briggs.  That new assembly out of the box seemed all good to go so I put it on and confirmed the valve clearances.  I don't think I needed to do anything else with the valves..
    - The dots on the cam / crank gears are timed.  (I wish this was easier to double check, but I'm sure they're aligned)
    - Flywheel is in place with a new key in there
    - I just took off the valve cover and valves seem to be moving good.  Full strokes.  
     
    When I go to start it - it seems like timing is way off, or something similar to that.  While I hold the key, it fires, but there are huge back fires through the intake.  The air filter almost blows off.  It won't run.  
     
    I need something else to check...
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    Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek) 2025/05/24 08:52:32 (permalink)
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    First, did you compare where the "key to magnet placement" is VS the new part??
    IE: For instance, the  key at 12 o'clock, magnet at 3 o'clock.. Both are identical ?
     
     
    If, above is exact, it sounds like the timing is off.  
     
    First, is the coil on the correct way?  If upside down, it won't run right.
     
    Second, I suspect the cam dot to crankshaft dots are off.  Sometimes the dots are 
    SUPER SMALL and easily over looked.  Just removing the sump cover can allow you 
    to double check...   Don't use the squarish part of the crankshaft keyed GEAR for your
    alignment.
     
    You can check by watching the piston come up to TDC on the compression stroke.
    You should see the intake open just before, both closed when at TDC, and shortly thereafter
    exhaust open.
     
     
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