Originally Posted By: lasmacgod
I do not think any of the Briggs engines built in the last 10 years are made with anywhere near the quality and durability of previous generations.
But they are, though. The same design that you see now (with the exception of the carburetor) has been in use since 1954. Very little has changed except the styling of the cowling. They say the cam gear is nylon now, but I've never seen nor heard of a failure from one of the nylon gears. Sure, today's carbs have a diaphragm that needs to be serviced every few years, but they are also choke-less, never need adjustment, and they have a primer bulb. Fair trade, IMO.
I do not think any of the Briggs engines built in the last 10 years are made with anywhere near the quality and durability of previous generations.
But they are, though. The same design that you see now (with the exception of the carburetor) has been in use since 1954. Very little has changed except the styling of the cowling. They say the cam gear is nylon now, but I've never seen nor heard of a failure from one of the nylon gears. Sure, today's carbs have a diaphragm that needs to be serviced every few years, but they are also choke-less, never need adjustment, and they have a primer bulb. Fair trade, IMO.
