This page is to help fellow Briggs & Stratton® engine collectors and restorers.

Briggs & Stratton® Engine Model Production Years.

Briggs & Stratton® Engine Model Identification Information.

Here is a Serial Number list of Briggs & Stratton® engines.

Here is a list of Models by 5 Digit Type Numbers

Here is a list of Models by 6 Digit Type Numbers

Here is a list of PDF Manuals. 

Here is a PDF Tune-Up Manual for the Letter Series. 

 Here is a PDF Repairman’s Handbook by Briggs & Stratton®.

Here is a list of Parts Sources 

Here is a list of Horse Power ratings from Briggs & Stratton®.

Here are some Decals for antique Briggs & Stratton® gas engines.

Decal Placement.

According to Briggs & Stratton®, all their engines were painted black from the factory. Here are some painting tips.

Here is some Tune-up information for Letter Series Briggs engines.

Here are drawings of the Magnetos that Briggs & Stratton® used on the old cast iron letter and early numbers series engines.

Timing instructions for FH, FI and PB Briggs & Stratton® engines.

Here is a picture of Model 5S and 6S Carb Linkage.

Tips for rebuilding a Briggs & Stratton® antique engine.

FAQ’s for antique Briggs & Stratton® engines.

Briggs Magnet Charging instructions.

Briggs & Stratton Registry


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