@@WildfoxFabrication Yup, the peel off paper still on the number plate, original pull chord still tied around the spark plug wire from whoever did it at the factory in the early 60's. Have it sitting on a shelf lol.
Idle is awesome, old stuff is way better, probly due to the heavy 10" flywheel. It's worth keeping just for that hard to believe low idle. Cool video, it's the way I do stuff, no need for fancy powder coating etc... Use what you got it looks great.
Awesome dude! I should have kept my old briggs and restored it. What's weird is, that street looks exactly like the one my Aunt lives on in Bountiful UT 😂
Nice project. I have a similiar engine on a log sitter. I named it Old Reliable. I just started it on the 1st pull again today. After it sat out side, though well covered for 6 months. I have just today found the model number and other specs. 23AFB. Is this this the F model you spoke of? I am glag i came across your page. I am on a journey to discover more about, Old Reliable. Enjoy your journey as well young man.
your doin more work then id care to lol ive got a 1935 briggs model a it runs good the fuel settings are 1 1/4 at the carb and 1/4 at the tank but thats just for mine
Hard to say on the value. Depends a lot on who happens to be looking when and where. I would say that most collectors tend to prefer them in as found condition, so they better know what they’re buying, and can enjoy the restoration process, if they choose to go that route.
Oh yeah, ten inches is indeed bigger than you think!!! LOL. A few tips. Use engine enamel on the hot parts. When 2 toning like you did, paint the white first, allow it to cure and mask off the stripes and lettering then shoot the blue. Next time you make one of those exhaust pipes, use copper, it'll blow green flames. Wish you lived near me, I've got original shop manuals for the A model and probably a dozen A and B engines.
Very well done video, & some actual music that isn’t really annoying. Just found one of these @ the local junk yard on a generator & paid $30 for it. I hope you used high temperature paint on the block, if you didn’t use the high temperature paint it’ll be rusty in no time.
it isn’t high temp paint, no, i could not find high temperature paint in the color i wanted. but i did use a coat of white underneath the blue that is supposed to be able to withstand 250 degrees, so it’s kind of high temp, so far it’s holding up fine though
Good engine restoration vid! The engine does idle very slowly, though I think it may be faster than 258 rpm. Definitely one of the slowest idle speeds I have seen! I wish I had your vid skills :) I have a similar engine, looking at it, it is actually a model 23 also. Mine runs much faster, powering a DC arc welder, the factory idle speed is listed as 1200rpm, but yours is definitely going a lot slower than that! I wonder if your homemade exhaust pipe makes back pressure that slows the engine down. I don't have a spare gas tank, but I could measure mine up some time (it is in another location, so i don't have ready access to it). That is crazy that they want $300 for another gas tank! I weld my own tanks from used propane or oxygen containers( I have made a vid or two of them), but they are smaller than you would need for this big engine. Good job getting the old Beast fired up. Take care. Miles
it really is 258. ikr! if you check you can calculate it yourself. take the clip of it idling and cut it down to exactly 1 second. then you can see how many times it rotates in that time frame. then you can calculate the speed in rpm. :) thanks for watching!
Great Video. Although, I was hoping to see how the Ignition Module was situated. I have a Model 23A that I had to replace the ignition module on, and I can't find anything that shows me how things go back together.
it’s kind of a strange kind, and it was working fine for me so i didn’t touch it so i didn’t mess anything up. it’s a Magnematic style coil, so there’s no magnets on the flywheel and you can even take the flywheel off and it will still get spark. it’s a small rotor separate from the flywheel on the crankshaft that has the magnets on it, which goes inside the two sides of the coil. basically the only thing to know about it is do NOT use a plug with a resistor in it cause you could burn out the coil.
Just found your channel and subscribed! Very Nice Job! Can't believe the slow idle you have on this thing! I thought I got my Model 9 to idle slow but man, this thing is pretty slow! How is the paint holding up on this thing? It doesn't seem like you did much prep. Also what paint did you use? I'm just curious because I have an engine that I might try restoring. As for the NPR6, I have one and do have some info on them (There is a video on my channel of getting it running if you are interested). They probably aren't worth much as they were used on a lot of different things, but it depends on where you live and how much people will pay. They were made from the early 40s to the early 50s. Cool to see someone else around my age working on this old stuff!
yeah, i’m 14 so probably even younger than u. this one is an august 1956 and the paint seems to be holding up fine. you’re right, i did basically no prep on it, i should have done a lot more. this summer i’m going to re-restore it.
@@WildfoxFabrication Interesting! What makes you want to redo it? Will you video re restoring it? I am thinking about restoring my Briggs NPR6 this summer.
@@colin_5839 i went to re restore it just cause it definitely could have turned out better. it was, like i said, SNOWING, so it was too cold to paint and i didn’t do a good job of preparing it before paint. and sure, i’ll video it.
@@WildfoxFabricationYea that makes sense. When i was watching this, I was honestly shocked at how well it turned out. normally you have to do a lot of prep and paint in at least 50 degrees to get anything close to that! I will look forward to that video!
@@paulhare662 thank you! I'll make a note of that. My machine has many layers of paint on it (orange, red, pale green, black) so I wasnt sure what the color scheme was supposed to be.
My all original model 1958 23A-FB on a Winco generator czcams.com/video/xmyZa-D1izw/video.html And my newest acquisition, my all original 1942 model I. czcams.com/video/i-BNGaEGfBs/video.html
Dude I seriously love what you're doing! We have to get together again!
nice work. I love collecting old engines too. I actually found one of these new old stock, never been started, locally for $130. Score!
no way! never been started?? lucky! i want it! 😂😂
Me too I collect old Briggs too and all sorts of engines
@@WildfoxFabrication Yup, the peel off paper still on the number plate, original pull chord still tied around the spark plug wire from whoever did it at the factory in the early 60's. Have it sitting on a shelf lol.
Nice work again. .love the channel. ..
Interesting muffler design. I like the way these engines run.
Finally found the intake for fuel!
I'm going to use mine for Hydrogen power supply 😁😎
so after checking exactly how many rotations it makes in 1 second I conclude that it idles at 258rpm! that's ridiculously slow!
But hey, you got it running! Any plans on putting this on a future project?
@@kalebhicks8221 not currently, it’s too big for most things but if I find an old garden tractor or something I may put it on that
I have a gas tank that isn't rusted out
Idle is awesome, old stuff is way better, probly due to the heavy 10" flywheel. It's worth keeping just for that hard to believe low idle. Cool video, it's the way I do stuff, no need for fancy powder coating etc... Use what you got it looks great.
Perfecto viento en popa mister Ford saludos gracias eres un genio bien.
Awesome dude! I should have kept my old briggs and restored it. What's weird is, that street looks exactly like the one my Aunt lives on in Bountiful UT 😂
lol, but it isn’t the same street lol
@@WildfoxFabrication oh lol
Looks good it seems that none of these Briggs gas tanks ever survive
Nice project. I have a similiar engine on a log sitter. I named it Old Reliable. I just started it on the 1st pull again today. After it sat out side, though well covered for 6 months. I have just today found the model number and other specs. 23AFB. Is this this the F model you spoke of? I am glag i came across your page. I am on a journey to discover more about, Old Reliable. Enjoy your journey as well young man.
your doin more work then id care to lol ive got a 1935 briggs model a it runs good the fuel settings are 1 1/4 at the carb and 1/4 at the tank but thats just for mine
Hard to say on the value. Depends a lot on who happens to be looking when and where. I would say that most collectors tend to prefer them in as found condition, so they better know what they’re buying, and can enjoy the restoration process, if they choose to go that route.
good point,
Same, but if you’re looking for something to power an old tractor this is the one for you. Depends on your liking.
Oh yeah, ten inches is indeed bigger than you think!!! LOL. A few tips. Use engine enamel on the hot parts. When 2 toning like you did, paint the white first, allow it to cure and mask off the stripes and lettering then shoot the blue. Next time you make one of those exhaust pipes, use copper, it'll blow green flames.
Wish you lived near me, I've got original shop manuals for the A model and probably a dozen A and B engines.
oh man yea id love to restore one of them engines. cool that you have the manual too.
Very well done video, & some actual music that isn’t really annoying. Just found one of these @ the local junk yard on a generator & paid $30 for it. I hope you used high temperature paint on the block, if you didn’t use the high temperature paint it’ll be rusty in no time.
it isn’t high temp paint, no, i could not find high temperature paint in the color i wanted. but i did use a coat of white underneath the blue that is supposed to be able to withstand 250 degrees, so it’s kind of high temp, so far it’s holding up fine though
and lol, i made this music too. 😂 it’s my most recent one so apparently i’m getting better lol
Do you know the model year and HP of your project?
Good engine restoration vid! The engine does idle very slowly, though I think it may be faster than 258 rpm. Definitely one of the slowest idle speeds I have seen! I wish I had your vid skills :)
I have a similar engine, looking at it, it is actually a model 23 also. Mine runs much faster, powering a DC arc welder, the factory idle speed is listed as 1200rpm, but yours is definitely going a lot slower than that! I wonder if your homemade exhaust pipe makes back pressure that slows the engine down. I don't have a spare gas tank, but I could measure mine up some time (it is in another location, so i don't have ready access to it). That is crazy that they want $300 for another gas tank! I weld my own tanks from used propane or oxygen containers( I have made a vid or two of them), but they are smaller than you would need for this big engine.
Good job getting the old Beast fired up. Take care. Miles
it really is 258. ikr! if you check you can calculate it yourself. take the clip of it idling and cut it down to exactly 1 second. then you can see how many times it rotates in that time frame. then you can calculate the speed in rpm. :) thanks for watching!
And it’s pretty easy to get them idled down, just back out the idle speed screw till its about to die
Great Video. Although, I was hoping to see how the Ignition Module was situated. I have a Model 23A that I had to replace the ignition module on, and I can't find anything that shows me how things go back together.
it’s kind of a strange kind, and it was working fine for me so
i didn’t touch it so i didn’t mess anything up. it’s a Magnematic style coil, so there’s no magnets on the flywheel and you can even take the flywheel off and it will still get spark. it’s a small rotor separate from the flywheel on the crankshaft that has the magnets on it, which goes inside the two sides of the coil. basically the only thing to know about it is do NOT use a plug with a resistor in it cause you could burn out the coil.
I have a B&S 23AFB. Any chance you would know the HP and year it was built? I would appreciate and help you could give me.
Mine is built 1956 and is rated for 8.4 horsepower
Just found your channel and subscribed! Very Nice Job! Can't believe the slow idle you have on this thing! I thought I got my Model 9 to idle slow but man, this thing is pretty slow! How is the paint holding up on this thing? It doesn't seem like you did much prep. Also what paint did you use? I'm just curious because I have an engine that I might try restoring. As for the NPR6, I have one and do have some info on them (There is a video on my channel of getting it running if you are interested). They probably aren't worth much as they were used on a lot of different things, but it depends on where you live and how much people will pay. They were made from the early 40s to the early 50s. Cool to see someone else around my age working on this old stuff!
yeah, i’m 14 so probably even younger than u. this one is an august 1956 and the paint seems to be holding up fine. you’re right, i did basically no prep on it, i should have done a lot more. this summer i’m going to re-restore it.
@@WildfoxFabrication Interesting! What makes you want to redo it? Will you video re restoring it? I am thinking about restoring my Briggs NPR6 this summer.
@@colin_5839 i went to re restore it just cause it definitely could have turned out better. it was, like i said, SNOWING, so it was too cold to paint and i didn’t do a good job of preparing it before paint. and sure, i’ll video it.
@@WildfoxFabricationYea that makes sense. When i was watching this, I was honestly shocked at how well it turned out. normally you have to do a lot of prep and paint in at least 50 degrees to get anything close to that! I will look forward to that video!
Just curious is that the original color scheme? I'm rebuilding a complete engine (tank and all) to mount on a simplicity VA garden tractor I own
Also oddly mine has an ignition coil setup like the later briggs 10 and 12 horse engines that runs off a magnet on the outside of the flywheel
it’s not the original color scheme, I’m not sure what the original one is but I think it was some sort of tan color
From what I recall, Simpicities were red/ orange and the engines were standard Briggs, not too shiny, black.
@@paulhare662 thank you! I'll make a note of that. My machine has many layers of paint on it (orange, red, pale green, black) so I wasnt sure what the color scheme was supposed to be.
What are your plans for all these engines?
just collect them i guess. XD
might build a custom generator for this one.
Be sure to make a video about the build .
@@rudycorraudio9089 i definitely will
Looks the exact same as Old Reliable.
I like kohler engine and BS engine. Where you live?
Qual a quantidade de óleo que vai nele ?
Não tenho certeza, mas é muito
Preciso saber exatamente a quantidade para não danificar o motor
Hey. Nice Work.
Whats the Name of the music?
Thanks! I am the artist of the song and I don't have a name yet. I can send it to you if you like it
@@WildfoxFabrication oh okay 👍. Yes of course
My all original model 1958 23A-FB on a Winco generator
czcams.com/video/xmyZa-D1izw/video.html
And my newest acquisition, my all original 1942 model I.
czcams.com/video/i-BNGaEGfBs/video.html
I have the same running complete engine I'd sell cheap
how cheap? and would you ship?
Enough with the background music while the engines are running
That’s not a restoration a restoration is the engine fully apart cleaned to bare metal and painted with the right paint
yea but at least it looks better now than it did before. planning on a re-restoration sometime in the future
Not a restoration a restoration ya taking the engine fully apart and clean the rust and other junk off then paint and re assemble
it looks better than it used to dont it?
@@WildfoxFabrication not really
You did a bad job painting
Yup
He's learning and doing an awesome job at that. Besides you're opinion doesn't matter it's his own way and to his liking