I realized I also needed some tools that I don't have since I've never torn into a small engine.
All prices are shipped with tax.
So I got the following from Amazon:
- 2 piece valve lapper set (the suction cups on a stick that you twirl when lapping valves).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G ... UTF8&psc=1
$9.41
I was going to order some other new Chinese type tools but I got smart and hunted around for a bunch of vintage tools that I think I'll be a lot happier with, and they weren't really more expensive, either. So over to eBay for the following:
- Piston ring expander. For 2-1/2" to 4-1/2" rings which is....just about anything but really small stuff like a 2 stroke. This Briggs engine uses a 3" piston.
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$26.24
- Sears Craftsman Ratchet Type Piston Ring Compressor 94716 Key Wrench, in original packaging.
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$26.92
- Briggs & Stratton 299577 Gasket Set. I ordered this after I ordered the head gasket individually. Should have just ordered this to begin with. I don't need much from here (at least I don't think I do) but this is a lot of stuff for a good price so it made sense to at least have on hand for reassembly.
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$17.93
- Briggs and Stratton 19063 Valve Spring Compression Tool. There are other tools that work on flat heads but I went with the OEM. Should be fine. Already received it, too.
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$24.95
- Vintage "Craftsman" 9-4633 Engine Cylinder Hone 2" to 7". I struggled with this and eventually found this nice used rotary hone. The new Chinese ones had plenty of complaints and I bet this will outlast them easily.
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$17.99
- The aforementioned Briggs head gasket for $7.62. I guess I have a spare now...
- The aforementioned Briggs ring set for $10.49. I saw some different oil control ring styles so I hope this works. Maybe just design changes. This technically isn't the latest I guess....but looks similar to the latest?
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So it's more than a $20 engine refresh but these tools to be great to have in my toolbox and again I tried not to buy cheap junk that won't last.
Still, the total in parts is:
$36.04 including the duplicate head gasket
Total in tools is:
$105.51
Honestly after watching so many videos this is something I've always wanted to do so when everything comes in it will just be a matter of when I want to tear into it. I am hoping I do NOT need to separate the engine and generator. If I do, I will probably practice on the spare gen first. Of course, if I do that, I would also have that spare engine handy in case something goes wrong (or I get into it and decide that rings and a light hone are not all it needs).
And yes I could also just slap the other engine on it but that's no fun.