18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key

pfcwest · 08-13-2007, 10:22 PM

Ok, folks.

I will post pics in a bit but we got the 18hp briggs in and it runs well with my fabricated linkage. I have the high rev kit and I want to install just the advance timing key before I take it out this weekend. I would like to install both but I am not experienced enough to mess with the rods.

What do I need to know to install the advance timing key? Does it just plug in, do I need to adjust timing after installed? Do I need a timing light? Help help.

Any instructions on installation will also be helpful. Last one, do I need to pull the motor do install the advance timing key? I have all the plastics off the cart.

Thanks guys.

cousin eddy · 08-13-2007, 10:48 PM

I installed mine in the cart it was very simple,I had to be a little creative to fit a puller on the flywheel,but it was a very easy install.

pfcwest · 08-14-2007, 12:37 AM

How do I make a puller?

pfcwest · 08-14-2007, 02:13 AM

does the key just sit in there or does it screw in?

TheNewGuy · 08-14-2007, 07:23 AM

I didn't need a puller, pull on the fly wheel and tap the NUT (not the end of
the shaft). The new key will fit into the slot the old key was in. That's it, put
the fly wheel back on . Before you tighten it, turn the fly wheel clockwise to
make sure it's against the key. Did you get instructions with the key??? They
are easy to follow.

cousin eddy · 08-14-2007, 09:30 AM

I used a cheapo $20.00 steering wheel puller and it worked fine,I first tried tapping the nut and the flywheel with no luck,my engine had about 8 hours on it before I installed the key.

TheNewGuy · 08-14-2007, 09:43 AM

Good deal

How do you like the difference?? I have not run mine
yet with the new key.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-14-2007, 09:45 AM

I got to drive on in a Club Car that had the advance key but no rev kit. It was BAD-@$$!!!!!!!!

cousin eddy · 08-14-2007, 09:46 AM

It's too bad that are not more $10.00 parts that make that much of a difference,I am going to order another engine kit for my kids cart in the next week or so and won't even install it without changing the key.

pfcwest · 08-14-2007, 12:23 PM

no instructions with the key

If anyone has them I have a fax. I'll try calling tom see what he can do.

Any other pointers on installing the key?

08-13-2007, 10:22 PM	#1
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key Ok, folks. I will post pics in a bit but we got the 18hp briggs in and it runs well with my fabricated linkage. I have the high rev kit and I want to install just the advance timing key before I take it out this weekend. I would like to install both but I am not experienced enough to mess with the rods. What do I need to know to install the advance timing key? Does it just plug in, do I need to adjust timing after installed? Do I need a timing light? Help help. Any instructions on installation will also be helpful. Last one, do I need to pull the motor do install the advance timing key? I have all the plastics off the cart. Thanks guys.
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6

08-13-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key I installed mine in the cart it was very simple,I had to be a little creative to fit a puller on the flywheel,but it was a very easy install.
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60

08-14-2007, 12:37 AM	#3
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key How do I make a puller?
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6

08-14-2007, 02:13 AM	#4
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key does the key just sit in there or does it screw in?
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6

08-14-2007, 07:23 AM	#5
TheNewGuy Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,021	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key I didn't need a puller, pull on the fly wheel and tap the NUT (not the end of the shaft). The new key will fit into the slot the old key was in. That's it, put the fly wheel back on . Before you tighten it, turn the fly wheel clockwise to make sure it's against the key. Did you get instructions with the key??? They are easy to follow.
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08-14-2007, 09:30 AM	#6
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key I used a cheapo $20.00 steering wheel puller and it worked fine,I first tried tapping the nut and the flywheel with no luck,my engine had about 8 hours on it before I installed the key.
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60

08-14-2007, 09:43 AM	#7
TheNewGuy Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,021	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key Good deal How do you like the difference?? I have not run mine yet with the new key.
	Ron If you can't run with the BIG DOGS...stay on the porch Please Visit Our Sponsors TheBadBoyG9 * Frame Mod * New Exhaust Marathon Project

08-14-2007, 09:45 AM	#8
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 5,076	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key I got to drive on in a Club Car that had the advance key but no rev kit. It was BAD-@$$!!!!!!!!

08-14-2007, 09:46 AM	#9
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key It's too bad that are not more $10.00 parts that make that much of a difference,I am going to order another engine kit for my kids cart in the next week or so and won't even install it without changing the key.
cousin eddy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60

08-14-2007, 12:23 PM	#10
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6	Re: 18hp Briggs Advance Timing Key no instructions with the key If anyone has them I have a fax. I'll try calling tom see what he can do. Any other pointers on installing the key?
pfcwest Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6

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