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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2008, 05:11:04 pm »
Quote from: George Herrin on March 08, 2008, 10:57:13 am
Thats one reason I do not use the valve stem seals on a race motor.
I think I know what the other reason is.  lol              Ryan
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2008, 07:22:28 pm »
Quote from: fordman21 on March 08, 2008, 05:11:04 pm
I think I know what the other reason is.  lol              Ryan

Please enlighten us!!!!!!
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2008, 07:36:27 pm »
OK Ryan, lets see what your thoughts are speak up eh!!! Lets see if ya can match wits with me!!!!
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2008, 09:00:33 pm »
i know the reason you dont run seals on your valves, if the clearance between the  valve and the guide is correct you will not lose any oil down the guide, now on the other hand if the valve is lose in the guide you better believe it will suck oil down the guide the same time its sucking a fresh charge of air and fuel into the cylinder, ditto for the exhaust side as their is never vacumn present when the exhaust valve is open, did i match wits with ya george? :D
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2008, 09:04:18 pm »
let me guess... when you put the double springs on then the seals won't fit, they rub or conflict with the inner springs.
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #20 on: March 08, 2008, 09:23:28 pm »
maybe he can't get maxium lift with seals on it.  just a guess
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2008, 10:16:09 pm »
When Ryan responds I will say who is correct in their thinking.
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2008, 10:42:01 pm »
fair enough.
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2008, 11:26:00 pm »
There is no room for a valve guide let alone a valve seal if your name is George Herrin :woo:
but seriously, there are several reasons why you don't need the seal in there.  Ryan
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #24 on: March 08, 2008, 11:30:25 pm »
Quote from: fordman21 on March 08, 2008, 11:26:00 pm
There is no room for a valve guide let alone a valve seal if your name is George Herrin :woo:
but seriously, there are several reasons why you don't need the seal in there.  Ryan

The First sentence is the most correct, LOL....Actually you are all correct. And yes its for several reasons. But with my cam theres no room for guide or seal.
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #25 on: March 08, 2008, 11:46:43 pm »
at least i wasnt wrong!!  lol, :P
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2008, 08:47:44 am »
Nope you were not worng...
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2008, 02:24:40 pm »
i dont like these motors at all. i had one and i sold it for 10 bucks. it was the worste motor i've ever tried to work on or even drive. it was horrible. i would rather stick with my 12 hp flathead  8)
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2008, 04:27:49 pm »
tHE WORST MOTOR!!!! You simply didn't understand what to do or how. The Vanny is one of the best engines period whether ya cutting grass or racing.
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Re: Briggs Vanguard 14hp Horizontal V-twin: Valve train problems?
« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2008, 05:19:32 pm »
Any one else have a connecting rod cap come loose on there vanguard?
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