How to adjust valve clearance on a Briggs and Stratton engine

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  • @gregdolecki8530
    @gregdolecki8530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I had to set the valve clearances on my B&S snow blower engine after changing 3 gaskets. This video made it simple.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Greg, I’m glad this was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel. It would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you for watching:)

  • @ocrun6765
    @ocrun6765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect explanation and demonstration of the compression and exhaust strokes and TDC and the valve adjustment itself. I've got a double OHV 44 series Briggs and the valve screws are a little different. The outer nut holds the position and the screw tightens the gap. A bit harder to fumble around with since the nut doesn't extend up very high to easily hold it. Maybe I'll get an extra box wrench and grind the walls down thin so I can fit it in there next time.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this a like and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

  • @seanmckay3392
    @seanmckay3392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey man nice video that was pretty impressive seeing you holding a wrench with your arm dont give up man

  • @adamdnewman
    @adamdnewman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, don't let anything or anyone hold you back!

  • @thebridge707
    @thebridge707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation, thanks!! Now I have got to find a .004 tool mine only goes down to .005

  • @williamweirjr9749
    @williamweirjr9749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 2018 motor manual says for my 18.5 HP Briggs and Stratton motor intake valve set on 4 but exhaust valve set on 6 . Is it common for two different sets

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As I said in the first minute of the video, the valve lash may be different from model to model. I tend to make the valve lash a little tight because they seem to get larger as they run and wear. Do what you feel is correct for your machine.

  • @britishprofessor9957
    @britishprofessor9957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best valve adjustment off all great detail

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I’m glad you liked. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

  • @capeman10
    @capeman10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for the instructional video. It's clean and concise. I just subscribed.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment and supporting my channel.

    • @josegaspar4575
      @josegaspar4575 ปีที่แล้ว

      La idea

  • @bash5552
    @bash5552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfect, well done! exact same thing for an old school, air cooled vw

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

  • @mganut37
    @mganut37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the great video. I have the same engine in my Craftsman 42 inch lawn tractor but the manual shows clearances of .003 - .005 for intake and .005 - .007 on the exhaust. I have been using .004 on the intake as an average but I use .006 on the exhaust but you suggest using .004 on both.
    My question is why are you not setting the exhaust to the larger setting or do you find that it doesn't make much difference? Thanks in advance!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have noticed through the years of doing this that the clearances loosen up and the exhaust runs so hot that it loosens up a little more so I use 4 on both. It works for me. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please tell your friends about my channel and give it a like to help my channel. It would be greatly appreciated!

    • @mganut37
      @mganut37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines Your explanation makes sense so I will follow your lead. Thanks again!

  • @davidruiz5383
    @davidruiz5383 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hanks for sharing. Question: so if piston is full visible does that mean that valves are ready for adjustment. (can a light be use to see the piston position ) please correct me if wrong. Again thanks and God Bles

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The piston has to be at top center on the compression stroke as stated.

  • @richardsilva5134
    @richardsilva5134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will loose valves call my B&S 19 horse to surge? I've already gone through the carburetor so I feel confident about that.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A surge in the engine normally means the engine is running lean. The engine can also surge if the engine is over reving . Most of the time it is a lean condition. Check to make sure the fuel is flowing good from the tank to the carburetor. If all that checks out, you most likely will need a new carburetor. Only buy an original manufacturer carburetor if you don’t want headaches of a aftermarket.

  • @mickeyvon
    @mickeyvon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. Very helpful. Awesome!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment.

  • @TLMD
    @TLMD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice video brother! Keep up the awesome work!

  • @CarlosRuiz-jh1ob
    @CarlosRuiz-jh1ob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, excellent presentation

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video I like and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching!

  • @NovaTech4
    @NovaTech4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, im just curious. I set mine exactly as instructed here and after im done if i rotate engine the exhaust valve at closed state can get up to like quarter inch valve lash. But if i go back to TDC on compression it is .004. is this normal?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is Not normal, you may have other issues. I cannot say what that would be without seeing the engine.

    • @NovaTech4
      @NovaTech4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines My dad put a new decompression cam in and this is what happened after we got it all back together. So something happened during that.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The decompression cam will make the valve open a little bit so engine will decompress but 1/4” is a bit much. It should be more like 1/16th. It’s not much. I’m not sure of the exact measurement. Let me know how you make out. Im curious. I have never had this issue. Did you purchase Briggs and Stratton cam or was it aftermarket?

    • @NovaTech4
      @NovaTech4 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines it was an aftermarket cam. It had lots of good reviews. Also it's not the decompression bump that is 1/4 inch it's when i take the valve cover off after trying it. Also i get some major backfires some out of exhaust and some big ones out of carb.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, definitely a valve issue. Double check to make sure your on the compression stroke when adjusting the valves.You should feel a puff of air coming out of the spark plug hole when the piston is coming up to top dead on the compression stroke. Put a piece of tissue paper on top of the hole to see. I wonder if the cam lobes are incorrect. Or a tappet or valve sticking. Where do live? State?

  • @tammyblankenship2036
    @tammyblankenship2036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your videos! You are 😎 awesome.

  • @larry3099
    @larry3099 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great instructions!!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

  • @pipedreams57
    @pipedreams57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Correct me if I am wrong, but I put my finger in the spark plug hole and let the compression in the cylinder push my finger off the hole to find the compression stroke [the intake stroke will suck your finger onto the plug hole].

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Without the spark plug out, you will have suction on the intake stroke and the power stroke. You should feel more suction on the power stroke because both valves are shut. Same as you will feel air blow out on the compression stroke and the exhaust stroke but more on the compression stroke as both valves are closed. Top dead center is on the compression stroke with both valves closed with piston moving up.

    • @pipedreams57
      @pipedreams57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines So I was right ???

    • @pipedreams57
      @pipedreams57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines Would a compression gauge be useful in finding the TDC of the compression stroke?

  • @dgriffin6074
    @dgriffin6074 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's exactly the opposite of cars on which I have adjusted the valves; on those the nut is what locks things down and the adjustment/clearance is obtained by turning the centre screw. Am I correct in stating that it is better to have the valve clearance a bit loose then too tight?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cars and small engines are different in many ways. 30 plus years performing valves adjustments on small engines and never had a valve too tight that I had to loosen them. They have always needed to be adjusted tighter so I adjust accordingly and all is good.

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfect video , many thanks

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like, and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

  • @warriorsf911
    @warriorsf911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it matter if you turn engine clockwise on counter clockwise? I think my engine turns over clockwise when starting it. Briggs and Stratton OVH 19.5 hp.

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It doesn’t matter which way you turn the engine when adjusting the valves as long as you are at the correct spot on stroke.

  • @bigmatt1169
    @bigmatt1169 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it brother,thank you for your help eh!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

  • @IBEW44
    @IBEW44 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome show thanks😊😊

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind content. Please give this video a like, subscribe if you haven’t already and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching:)

  • @tooljunkie6003
    @tooljunkie6003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great detailed video, thanks again!!!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for the kind comment and for watching..

  • @markdietrich4593
    @markdietrich4593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video
    Works !!

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @garrisonbadger3091
    @garrisonbadger3091 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a husky mower with same or similar engine and I'm having a problem where it only starts when cold. When it is warm it has to much compression for the starter motor. I was hoping ajusting valves would help, it runs better now but still same problem. Any ideas?

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would first check to make sure the battery is ok and check to make sure the charging system is working. If that is ok, then pull the spark plug when your have the issue to make sure your not loading up the cylinder will fuel. You make have a carburetor issue leaking fuel into the cylinder when engine is hot. Rare but can happen. Don’t come across that much at all and can not remember the last time I did. Normally if the engine has too much compression, it will be all the time and that would be a bad compression release on the cam inside the engine. I will have a video out on the cam issue in the next day or two.

    • @garrisonbadger3091
      @garrisonbadger3091 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines alright, thanks.

  • @johnvest2710
    @johnvest2710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the instruction !

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi john, I'm glad it was helpful. Please give this video a thumbs up and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

  • @brad8179
    @brad8179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the only video I've seen where you leave the feeler gauge in when you tighten it all the other vids they take it out for some reason then tighten the lock nut. I've always kept it in cause I felt it was necessary to keep it at the measurement you want

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every body does it there own way. Bottom line is just get the clearances correct! It’s just easy for me to do it that way. Thank you for watching and commenting. Please give this video a thumbs up if you liked it!

    • @M70ACARRY
      @M70ACARRY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It makes sense to leave it.

  • @davidlaramore1359
    @davidlaramore1359 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad it was helpful! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

    • @davidlaramore1359
      @davidlaramore1359 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnsonsSmallEngines will do

  • @atvcampingadventures1728
    @atvcampingadventures1728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you mate 👍👍👍

  • @howardmcadams3852
    @howardmcadams3852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Sir Please keep up the good work man Thanks again

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m glad this video was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment and supporting my channel.

  • @John-xu3jk
    @John-xu3jk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent ..... to the point

    • @JohnsonsSmallEngines
      @JohnsonsSmallEngines  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I’m glad it was helpful. Please give this a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)