CRACKedHEAD

RustyBucket · 05-28-2010, 12:32 PM

I need to replace the rear cyl. head on my 18hp Vanguard. I have some questions on what I can use to replace it. Are the heads on the vertical shaft engines the same as mine? Are the heads on the 16-18-20hp Vanguards interchangeable. I'm assuming the front and rear heads are the same. I'm afraid to ask how much the lawnmower shop wants for one. Is there a better deal on a gasket kit than getting HOZED by the lawnmower shop? I wonder why the head cracked? Thanks in advance

roady89 · 05-28-2010, 12:37 PM

Theres 2 right now on the bay...current bid $15

http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-and-Strat...item2a075bd8fd

There is a #1 and #2 head I believe so make sure you get the right one. Heres a #1.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-Stratton-...item563aa657ac

and a #2

http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-Stratton-...item563aa65769

CC-John · 05-28-2010, 12:50 PM

The 14,16,18,20 HP Vanny heads will interchange between horz. or vert. engines.. There IS a difference between the left and right heads, so be sure of what you are buying.. Also, check with an auto machine shop in your area, cracks in the valve area of aluminum cylinder heads can be successfully welded and repaired..

RustyBucket · 05-28-2010, 01:05 PM

THANKS,............ I'm easily confused... looking at my engine in the picture I've removed the head from the end where the oil filter is. Is THAT #2?

I think of it as the rear 'cause that's the way it sits in the cart

UHHH, went out and looked at it, I see the difference

CC-John · 05-28-2010, 02:47 PM

According to the Briggs Vanguard service manual...

When looking at the engine facing the flywheel housing, the number 1 cylinder will be to your left, the number 2 cylinder will be to your right..

Dave in VA · 05-28-2010, 03:28 PM

You could try Pats Small Engine Plus psep.biz

I've used them several times--probably cheaper than the lawnmower shop.

CC-John · 05-28-2010, 03:37 PM

Also check out Tulsa Engine Warehouse, and Jack's Small Engines.. I've used both several times over the years, and they beat the hell out of the local mower shops..

Jack's Small Engines

Tulsa Engine Warehouse

RustyBucket · 05-28-2010, 03:53 PM

Thanks, according to the manual and looking at my picture I'm thinkin' I need #1. Don't need a pair but I wonder what the pair will go for. While it's apart is this a good time to learn about the governor inside the engine?

Flintrock · 05-28-2010, 04:32 PM

Governor removal goes much further into engine teardown than removing the cylinder heads. You are removing side covers, cam, oil pump etc. Not THAT technical and if you were going to do it anyway, by all means pull the motor and do it all at once!

CC-John · 05-28-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

Thanks, according to the manual and looking at my picture I'm thinkin' I need #1. Don't need a pair but I wonder what the pair will go for. While it's apart is this a good time to learn about the governor inside the engine?

Tulsa Engine Warehouse has the head in the E-Bay link for $125.89.. Really not a bad price for a BRAND NEW head.. If you're gonna mess with the governor, go ahead and get the performance camshaft from CPP.. You'll kill two birds at once, you'll lose the governor, and the compression release, plus you'll pick up a nice boost in power..

05-28-2010, 12:37 PM	#2
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: CRACKedHEAD Theres 2 right now on the bay...current bid $15 http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-and-Strat...item2a075bd8fd There is a #1 and #2 head I believe so make sure you get the right one. Heres a #1. http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-Stratton-...item563aa657ac and a #2 http://cgi.ebay.com/Briggs-Stratton-...item563aa65769
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022

05-28-2010, 12:50 PM	#3
CC-John prop. A$$hole's Garage Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep inside the Central Scrutinizer (77096) Posts: 1,587	Re: CRACKedHEAD The 14,16,18,20 HP Vanny heads will interchange between horz. or vert. engines.. There IS a difference between the left and right heads, so be sure of what you are buying.. Also, check with an auto machine shop in your area, cracks in the valve area of aluminum cylinder heads can be successfully welded and repaired..

05-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#4
RustyBucket Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 57	Re: CRACKedHEAD THANKS,............ I'm easily confused... looking at my engine in the picture I've removed the head from the end where the oil filter is. Is THAT #2? I think of it as the rear 'cause that's the way it sits in the cart UHHH, went out and looked at it, I see the difference Last edited by RustyBucket; 05-28-2010 at 01:13 PM.. Reason: correction

05-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#5
CC-John prop. A$$hole's Garage Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep inside the Central Scrutinizer (77096) Posts: 1,587	Re: CRACKedHEAD According to the Briggs Vanguard service manual... When looking at the engine facing the flywheel housing, the number 1 cylinder will be to your left, the number 2 cylinder will be to your right..

05-28-2010, 03:28 PM	#6
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,316	Re: CRACKedHEAD You could try Pats Small Engine Plus psep.biz I've used them several times--probably cheaper than the lawnmower shop.

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05-28-2010, 03:37 PM	#7
CC-John prop. A$$hole's Garage Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep inside the Central Scrutinizer (77096) Posts: 1,587	Re: CRACKedHEAD Also check out Tulsa Engine Warehouse, and Jack's Small Engines.. I've used both several times over the years, and they beat the hell out of the local mower shops.. Jack's Small Engines Tulsa Engine Warehouse

05-28-2010, 03:53 PM	#8
RustyBucket Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 57	Re: CRACKedHEAD Thanks, according to the manual and looking at my picture I'm thinkin' I need #1. Don't need a pair but I wonder what the pair will go for. While it's apart is this a good time to learn about the governor inside the engine?

05-28-2010, 04:32 PM	#9
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: CRACKedHEAD Governor removal goes much further into engine teardown than removing the cylinder heads. You are removing side covers, cam, oil pump etc. Not THAT technical and if you were going to do it anyway, by all means pull the motor and do it all at once!