Briggs & Stratton engine leaking around engine bas

[Mystic]

I have an old Briggs and Stratton engine that will run fine but leaks around the base of the engine where the engine is mounted on the Craftsman weedtrimmer. Does just a seal have to be replaced?

 

[quietriot]

seal or sump gasket? my guess

 

[quietriot]

maybe someone can post a pic of this "beast", who knows, ppl like posting pics that have nothing to do with nothing! tho my time has alot to do w me, it is what it is

 

[Texan4Life]

Originally Posted By: Mystic
I have an old Briggs and Stratton engine that will run fine but leaks around the base of the engine where the engine is mounted on the Craftsman weedtrimmer. Does just a seal have to be replaced?


Either it is the seal around the shaft or the crankcase cover gasket. If I'm not mistaken the cover would have to come off to put in a new seal, so you could do both the gasket and seal.

 

[Hokiefyd]

So is this a 4-stroke string trimmer with a B&S engine?

 

[greenaccord02]

I don't want to put words in anybody's mouth, but I think they're talking about an edger.

And to answer the question, I think OP is going to need to replace that gasket. It's a pretty short job; all it takes is an hour or so.