CountryRock 198 #1 Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Went to adjust the valves on my 246H and found that I had a stuck exhaust valve and pushrods off the rockers. I ran this machine all last year and never knew there was an issue with it, fired up and ran fine (so I thought). I freed the valve up but I need new pushrods. What's the best course of action for this? Should I pull the head and rebuild it? Edited May 9, 2018 by CountryRock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #2 Posted April 15, 2018 @Docwheelhorse, Tony think you can help @CountryRock out with his Briggs issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryRock 198 #3 Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Just pulled the head. Cylinder looks ok. At this point I'm doubtful of any cam damage. I think the pushrod took the brunt of it. Edited April 15, 2018 by CountryRock Add pic. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #4 Posted April 15, 2018 Hi, very common and very easy fix... pm me and I can explain... or we can talk and you can send me the heads. Ill fix and send back. Tony 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryRock 198 #5 Posted April 15, 2018 Ok, I bought everything I need to fix this now. Just gotta wait for it all to show up. I'm glad I printed out the service manual for this engine last week. I appreciate all of the help so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryRock 198 #6 Posted April 21, 2018 @Docwheelhorse is this the correct height for the guide to be seated at? I used the Briggs tool and hit it until it bottomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryRock 198 #7 Posted May 9, 2018 So now that this issue is repaired, the engine runs very well. I do notice that it surges/hunts for just a few seconds when I start it from cold at idle speed. Runs great once warmed up and at higher speeds. Governor is set properly, thinking some fresh fuel might help. Maybe a carb rebuild in the future. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
