How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines [Paperback]

Paul K. Dempsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1994

Put an end to costly small-engine repair bills! In this money-saving guide to Briggs and Stratton engine repair, master mechanic Paul Dempsey covers everything you need to know to complete just about any maintenance or repair job with professional results. Completely revised and expanded with a wealth of all-new material, this third edition gives you step-by-step, illustrated instructions that demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair: Spark plugs; Magnetos; Carburetors; Governors; Alternators; Main bearings; Flywheels; Coils; Fuel pumps; Air filters; Rewind and electric starters; and Connecting rods. Get aging law mowers running like new! Also inside are: detailed troubleshooting information for just about every Briggs and Stratton engine ever manufactured - including brand-new and older models; information on small-engine exhaust emission controls; and part numbers of redesigned and updated components that can be retrofitted to older engines.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

PUT AN END TO COSTLY SMALL-ENGINE REPAIR BILLS!

In this money-saving guide to Briggs & Stratton engine repair, master mechanic Paul Dempsey covers everything you need to know to complete just about any maintenance or repair job with professional results. Completely revised and expanded with a wealth of all-new material, this third edition gives you step-by-step, illustrated instructions that demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair:

* Spark plugs
* Magnetos
* Carburetors
* Governors
* Alternators
* Main bearings
* Flywheels
* Coils
* Fuel pumps
* Air filters
* Rewind and electric starters
* Connecting rods

GET AGING LAW MOWERS RUNNING LIKE NEW!

Also inside:
* Detailed troubleshooting information for just about every Briggs & Stratton engine ever manufactured--including brand-new and older models
* Information on small-engine exhaust emission controls
* Part numbers of redesigned and updated components that can be retrofitted to older engines

About the Author

PAUL DEMPSEY is the Senior Consultant for Engineering Management Consultants, a Houston-based consulting firm, and the author of more than 20 technical books. He is a member of Instrument Society of America, International Maintenance Institute, American Petroleum Institute, Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association, International Association of Drilling Contractors, and a standing committee member of the Off-shore Marine Services Association.

Dempsey is the author of more than 20 TAB books, two of which sold more than 100,000 copies. Dempsey's broad familiarity with mechanical devices combined with his skill and knowledge of writing technical manuscripts, has prompted him to write more than 100 magazine and journal articles dealing with English literature, teaching techniques, petroleum-related subjects, and maintenance management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 3 edition (July 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070163472
• ISBN-13: 978-0070163478
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wish it would have been better, June 20, 2002

By 

Dan O'Malley (Wiconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

The book should be called overview of briggs and stratton engines. I found that the book lacked any usefull information for the home do it yourselfer. The book has little information on the primer bulb type carberator and little to no information on trouble shooting and solving problems of this type. His vage explanation as well as confusing illistrations has me regreting that I purchased this book.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lack of govenor info, December 29, 2001

By 

Jeff Greenspun (Key West, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

Dempsey basically says, theres two kinds, lots of varation, and if you have a problem, take it to a shop.

Lacking in clear illustrations.

Why did I need to spend $...to read this ?

I gave it one star because 0 was not an option.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than usual TAB trash but not substitute for factory m, November 11, 2004

By 

Kelly Fosgate - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines (Paperback)

Tinkering with old Briggs engines is fun and I've saved dozens from the dump over the years. This book is better than some I have read, but it's no substitute for the factory manuals for a specific engine or engine series. It does have some information the factory books don't, such as ways to get around needing some of the tools-although Briggs tools are not terribly expensive and are readily available.

This book is best used in addition rather than as a substitute for the factory data. Judging from other TAB titles, it could definitely been worse.