OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Briggs 3hp -aligning timing marks

xhall,

The first thing you want to do is remove the bearing and do it properly. Trying to do it the way you have is open for issues.

If you don't line the marks up correctly you will have timing problems and the machine will not run or run badly.