Small B&S engine piston seized up
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07-04-12, 06:43 AM
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Small B&S engine piston seized up
I have a Briggs and Stratton high pressure washer that seized up during normal operation. Afterwards I could not turn the engine by pulling the cord, even after removing the spark plug. I disassembled the engine, and the problem is the friction between the piston and cylinder wall. I was able to knock the piston out of the cylinder with a piece of wood. I cannot see any cause for this high friction.
Can I save my engine by taking away the high friction between the cylinder wall and piston?
Can I save my engine by taking away the high friction between the cylinder wall and piston?
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07-04-12, 08:02 AM
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I cannot see any cause for this high friction.
I cannot see any cause for this high friction.
Hello sunnyflorida,
If you don't see a cause for this high friction how can you take it away ?
These engines are cheap enough, It really doesn't pay to go that deep into them. I'd go along with mowerdude and find a new replacement engine, Then you'd have a warranty and longer lasting machine.
Good Luck
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I would still like to know what caused the engine to freeze. Did I do something wrong? The engine stopped suddenly without warning.
What are some of the common causes of extremely high piston friction?
What are some of the common causes of extremely high piston friction?
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07-04-12, 03:30 PM
I go with geo,,lack of oil or this 10% gas caused a cylinder melt down,,,,you also may have gotten 15%. This fuel with the ethanol in it is not good for these little engines.
