Need help with an old Briggs and Stratton

[jfkbengals]

(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.

(06-20-2021, 08:32 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: Interesting thought.  This might have to be the fall back idea if I can't find a genuine replacement part.  Thanks for the idea.


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.

(06-20-2021, 09:11 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote:
I'm pretty sure that the new shaped filter and housing will fit right onto the older B&S engines.

So I pulled the trigger on the filter/housing combo, and you were correct that it fit the engine perfectly.  If anyone else runs into that problem in the future, this is the solution.


Thanks to all for the recommendations!