Briggs & Stratton 5 hp outboard

[hoytedow]

I am told the owner is interested in selling. I haven't spoken with him about it.

[pistnbroke]

Attached is photo of 5 HP ( its not 4 that because in australia you have to register a boat with over 4 HP ..new logo is cheaper)

Anode from 4 hp Suzuki is on the Ventilation plate .
To make exhaust ..bend a length of welding wire to the shape you want ..then bend 22mm pipe to same shape ..well try ..I had to put a joint in it ..a bender is better than a spring. Plumbing angle at the top 22mm female to 22mm male .This is silver soldered to the 22 mm pipe. I intend to hold it on with a sping as the B/S outlet is "split" as you will see if you examine it carefully....I bolted the support bracket to the shaft casting ..there is nothing inside it at this point.
Nice and quiet ..glug glug glug ...you can hear the tappets ...

Throttle cable goes to conventional Evinrude throttle/shifter...one cable to pull for the B/s and one to push for the throttle on the 30 HP alternative engine. Any questions just ask

[rankamature]

People who come across it might want to have the facts. B&S outboards aren't lawnmower motors. They are 4 stroke OHV marine motors. They do have a rev limiter which will kick in when revved out of the water. They top out at 4000 rpm, which is about 1200 rpm lower than most traditional 5hp outboards, but still put out comparable power. They are a bit louder as well, but are built with a fairly effective muffler so it's not like sitting next to a lawnmower. Are they the top of the line for a small outboard? No. But they are a great value for the price, are tough as nails if you're not a dope and take care of them, and parts are readily available everywhere. Just my 2 cents.

[Pjitty]

As posted previously, I bought mine in 2006. I use mine in my dinghy on the Hudson River, brackish water. I do my own maintenance, I take care of my machinery, and to be honest, this outboard is the best investment I've made since I started boating. I've had it apart to clean and grease and I can't believe how simple it is. I use my dinghy more than my cruiser, and I enjoy it more. I can't see spending twice on an outboard when this one is [to me] just as good as any other brand. And yes, I would buy another in a Heartbeat...

Joe D

[Coalyard]

Hello, I've really enjoyed this about the Briggs outboard. Pistnbroke, thanks you for the picture showing your exhaust. I have an early Briggs outboard, the one with the kill switch on the cowl, not on the tiller arm.
Now for my problem. I can let the motor sit all winter, hook up the fuel line, turn on the fuel switch, prime the bulb, set it on choke, and usually 2 pulls it fires right up. However, when out fishing, I shut the motor off, first by taking it out of gear, and then use the kill switch. Fish awhile, and then the motor will not restart. Not even a backfire, no matter what I do, it will not start. So, I row back, and maybe the motor will start after fooling with it. Shifting from forward to reverse and back to nuetral, even trying to adjust the nuetral switch like the Briggs people recommended.
Any ideas?
thank you