Donellis 1 #1 Posted March 22, 2017 Will a 8 hp Briggs fit on a 653 anyone ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted March 22, 2017 Briggs made a lot of 8 hp engines over the years. Flat head OHV etc. I think you have to take some measurements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,978 #3 Posted March 22, 2017 I tried putting an 8hp Briggs I-cylinder (flat head) on my Commando 6 (similar frame and hood), and the crank shaft PTO was an inch higher than the 6hp Tecumseh that I took off. So I decided it was too much trouble to modify the belt guard. Also, the air filter and muffler housing on newer Briggs are large and wouldn't fit under the hood. So I found an OHV Briggs 6hp, and I'm trying to fit that in. The PTO lines up okay, but space for the air filter and muffler is a challenge. I found a supplier of 'Go Cart' accessories who makes adapters for the air filter, and solved that problem. But the muffler comes off at an odd angle, and I going to have some welding done to get a muffler to clear the hood. I'm also working to adapt a Honda OHV 6hp to a Lawn Ranger. It's mostly trial and error. That's part of the challenge that makes this hobby fun. Good luck. Jiim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
