Need help with an old Briggs and Stratton

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(06-20-2021, 05:45 PM)bfine32 Wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Filter-Washable-Pack-20x30x1/dp/B07V8LHH7Z/ref=asc_df_B07V8LHH7Z/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459706200221&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4548506729535347806&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1017873&hvtargid=pla-956046085320&psc=1

Interesting thought.  This might have to be the fall back idea if I can't find a genuine replacement part.  Thanks for the idea.

(06-20-2021, 05:49 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Try this link for the air filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Stratton-5088K-Air-Filter/dp/B00114PCEI/ref=asc_df_B00114PCEI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=351606580515&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14588004529126000853&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009675&hvtargid=pla-759240095425&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=71965060518&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=351606580515&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14588004529126000853&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009675&hvtargid=pla-759240095425

I would also recommend running some fuel stabilizer through, to help clean out any residue on the small parts in the carburator.

Thanks for the link.  This looks like the one I mentioned that is shaped differently, but I noticed in the comment section that someone had trimmed the triangular section to make it fit their needs, which sounds similar to the shape difference I have.  So this might work.  I did notice in the lower section of similarly searched items that you can buy this filter AND the housing which was labeled as a filter upgrade.  I'm starting to think I need to email the fine people at B&S customer service to see what they can tell me.  Perhaps that upgrade kit will fit as a direct replacement.

As for the stabilizer, I always use it in my small engine gas.  There is a spray from PB Blaster that is intended to spray into the cylinder before starting, then into the air intake while running to help clear out deposits, and I planned to do that at the same time as the filter change.  I actually hit the auto parts stores looking for some today with no success, so I will probably stop by Wally World (Walmart) tomorrow for a can.