OLD BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - CAN IT BE SAVED?!

This old engine repair tutorial covers the disassembly, service and repair of a Briggs and Stratton flathead engine that is seized solid. Old flathead engines are all very similar, from Honda engines, to Kawasaki, Kohler to Tecumseh, when you understand one you understand them all! Join me on this journey as I try to salvage a timeless classic and in doing so, I hope it instills the confidence in you to save your damaged engines at home! TOOLS I USE: Engine Tachometer - https://amzn.to/3TE48GZ Mityvac Pressure & Vacuum Tester - https://amzn.to/3vysI3V Gasket Maker - https://amzn.to/4bIiygR Vessel Screw Drivers - https://amzn.to/3ISewG2 Brass Hammer: https://amzn.to/3xkyuH6 Stanley Stump Vice - https://amzn.to/3waHuOw Stens 750-120 Carburetor Adjustment Tools- https://amzn.to/4atkBV5 Powerbuilt- backtap - https://amzn.to/49I9305 Forceps - https://amzn.to/4a2ud9v Zoom Oil Bottles - https://amzn.to/3TWZV2t Mityvac Compression Tester - https://amzn.to/4aimaFS Bondhus Hex Keys - https://amzn.to/3J2m8FL Klein MM400 multimeter - https://amzn.to/3PI3Y02 Stahlwille Combination Spanners - https://amzn.to/3IY6fQI Milwaukee 12v Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/3VEuxH4 Milwaukee 12v Impact Wrench - https://amzn.to/4aPESVd Milwaukee 12v 90 degree Grinder - https://amzn.to/4czLiJp No-spill gas can - https://amzn.to/3TDfWcb Any links to products are likely to affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases with no additional costs to you. Thank you! #Briggsandstratton #Honda #tecumseh #kohler #lawnmower #enginerebuild #service 00:00 Briggs and Stratton engine overview 01:33 How to free up a seized engine 02:38 How to test an engine for spark 03:44 Will this engine run? 05:50 Removing an engines cylinder head 11:03 Briggs and Stratton engine disassembly 18:06 How to measure a cylinder bore for wear 19:11 How to hone a cylinder bore 20:20 How to lap valves 22:15 How to remove aluminum transfer 23:35 Briggs and Stratton engine rebuild 25:24 Old engine first start cold start