http://www.briggsracing.com/ en-us Copyright 2010 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:57 CST Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:57 CST info@briggsracing.com http://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/lo-206-a-deeper-investigation.aspx Last month we introduced you to the Briggs Racing Local Option 206 engine platform. This month we want to expand on this topic. As we told you last month, the LO206 is an Animal engine with a few minor changes. The ignition module limits the engine’s rpms to 6100, and the crankcase is double sealed from the factory. Piston popup is also very tightly monitored to provide consistent horsepower and keep the competition between the drivers and the karts, and out of the engine’s hands. …Maintenance & RepairThu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/new-approach-to-HP-restriction.aspx With the recent release of the Junior 206 crate engine a new approach to horsepower restriction comes on the market.  The Walbro extended slide (555728) and locking cap system (555726) provide the ability for almost unlimited horsepower control without the negative effects.  If you have a class you want to mix or match or are looking at a new racing application at a certain horsepower, this is a foolproof, cost-effective, easy to tech option.The concept and execution are simple.  If you …Maintenance & RepairMon, 05 Apr 2010 14:44:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/wont-start-what-now.aspx Sometimes, it’s just a bad day. You get to the track, everything is ready to go, roll up to the grid, pull the rope, and it just won’t start. What do you do? Where do you look first? These are just a few of the questions that we will answer in this month’s installment of Grass Roots Tech Barn. An engine needs three things in order to start; fire, fuel, and compression. Let’s address the fire first. The ignition system on a Briggs is pretty simple and has only three components. The coil, the …Maintenance & RepairTue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/timing-animal.aspx The spark inside your race engine is pretty simple, high voltage is used to jump a gap and create the heat needed to get combustion started. The spark itself is pretty simple, but getting everything to happen just right isn’t that easy. Spark timing is one of the most critical tuning agents we have to maximize power. If it isn’t right within a degree or two, power can be down. With the stiff competition of today’s racing, a loss of power because of bad tuning is unacceptable. We work too …Maintenance & RepairSat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/racers-tech-toolbox-2.aspx Over the last couple of months, we have been building our toolboxes for the track and the tech barn. Although many of the tools are very general and self-explanatory, there are a few that require further explanation on their application and use. This month, we will dig into and explain a few of these specialty tools. The flywheel tools can be a bit overwhelming if you have never used them before, but in reality, once explained, they are very simple to use. The tools necessary vary whether …Maintenance & RepairWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/racers-tech-toolbox.aspx Last month we covered the tools that we need to have at the track. This month we want to take it a step further. Every racer’s goal is to be in the tech room at the end of the night, which usually means we had a successful day at the track. We will help you to have the tools you need to disassemble your engine for tech inspection. Being in tech can be a nervous experience for some racers, and having the techman breathing down your neck while you hunt for or try and borrow tools only makes …Maintenance & RepairMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/lashing-animal-setting-valve-lash-race-engine.aspx Though there are critics on both sides of the fence when it comes to the benefits of the new Animal engine, one thing that neither side can dispute is how much easier setting the valve lash is on the Animal. Anyone who has tried setting the valves on the Raptor will probably tell you that it is not their favorite feature of the engine. Not only is it time consuming, but it also requires special grinders to do the job. Plus, the Raptor requires the head and valve springs to be removed when a …Maintenance & RepairWed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/finishing-leak.aspx Oil leaks are never a pleasant thing to deal with. One ounce of oil can look like a gallon once it has circulated around your engine, making a complete mess and creating a very aggravating work environment. Last month, we explained how to replace the side cover gasket. This month, we want to expand on that and explain how to replace a leaking PTO seal, and stop leaks at the valve chamber. Before starting an oil seal leak, take note of which seal you need. There are two seals for the raPTOr …Maintenance & RepairSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/anatomy-animal-valve-train.aspx If you look at the similarities between a human and an engine, I would compare them like this - The oiling system is the heart; it transfers vital fluids (oil) to the critical areas of the engine. Without it the engine would not live very long. The intake system is the lungs, it takes oxygen and mixes it with fuel to ultimately have its energy converted to power once inside the engine. This then makes the piston, rod, and cranks the muscles of the engine. They take the energy from the lungs …Maintenance & RepairSat, 14 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/101.aspx In this month’s segment of “Grassroots Tech Barn”, we are going to cover two issues that although completely unrelated; both can create problems at the track. Just as with all previous articles, we will try and make this a simple step-by-step process to remedy the problem quickly and efficiently. Last month, we covered starting issues and the diaphragm gasket is one of the items that can cause starting issues on the flathead Briggs engine. The diaphragm dries out over time due to the dry …Maintenance & RepairMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/animal-12v-electric-starter-kit.aspx NOTE: This starter kit can be installed only on engines equipped with a compression release cam. Installation: Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug to prevent unintentional start up. Remove the blower housing. Remove the flywheel using the appropriate flywheel puller. Install the ring gear to the flywheel with four screws. Torque the screws to 35-50 lb-in. (4-6 Nm). Using a small hammer, knock out the notched piece of the cylinder (shown below) to create clearance …Maintenance & RepairTue, 27 Oct 2009 13:57:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/maintenance-repair/racers-toolbox-put-to-use.aspx Last month we showed how to remove the flywheel from both the Animal and flathead engine. This month, we want to dig a bit deeper into this subject. We will illustrate with more detailed images, the proper way to remove the flywheels from both of these engines. We will begin with the flathead engine. Locate the flywheel holder onto the two thickest fins. These are the ones on each side of the aluminum area that holds the magnet. Use the starter clutch tool, or a 15/16 socket if necessary, …Maintenance & RepairSat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/promotions/junior-kids-kart-engine-206-gift-card-program.aspx Briggs & Stratton 206 Engine Gift Card Rules and Regulations Buy any participating Junior/LO 206 engine (Identified by this hang tag/unscratched validation code) Must be 18 year or old, a US Citizen (complete eligibility online) Go to www.BriggsRacing.com AFTER December 1st, 2009 (the launch of our new e-commerce platform) Create an account Scratch off the validation code Enter validation code when asked Order the part(s) you want and proceed to checkout Code …PromotionsMon, 16 Nov 2009 08:25:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/tool-of-the-month/using-flywheel-puller.aspx Over the last two months we have discussed the ins and outs of ignition systems. Being able to service your ignition system is a critical step in being prepared in the shop. There are not many tools required to service the ignition system on 4- cycle racing engines, but this is one you can’t live without if you have any plans of doing your own engine work. A proper flywheel puller is the only correct and safe way to remove a flywheel from your race engine. Without using the recommended …Tool of the MonthThu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.briggsracing.com/articles/tool-of-the-month/using-timing-light.aspx Most consider a timing light to be something that is only relevant to the engine builder. It is very relevant to any engine builder, but it can also be helpful to the average racer. It is one of those tools that you can get by without, but having one can make things easier for you. A timing light falls under one of those tools that can help make diagnosing problems easier. This cordless version part #FR1001 from Flaming River, not only is a timing light but also has a flash light built into …Tool of the MonthThu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CST