Spark plugs

[Al]

Has anyone tried platinum plugs in a briggs engine?
 
I was told they are far superior to normal plugs for starting, & in overall performance.
 
I have checked and the plugs for my 35 Briggs are available in the platinum range.  Tempted to get a set, but they are four time dearer than normal plugs and wondering if it is worth it?
 
 

[rossfloyd]

I'm using irridium  ?? plugs on an LPG Land Rover and they made a huge difference - smoother, better starting and possibly a bit more power.

[Al]

Iridium are also available for my engine.  I know I'm not going to get a lot extra power, but it would be nice if it gave a better spark & hopefully better reliability.

[gavin parson]

Iridium? Isn't that the bloke from the X Factor?

[Kip]

Gavin,
Please tell me you don't watch X Factor.
 
Kip

[gavin parson]

I only watched it last time cos I like Kelly Rowland  . I agree the programme is a joke now. I assume you're a strictly fan then?

[Kip]

Love the ladies but the judges ( Pompous Twits)wind me up so much that I can't afford a new telly every week.
Kip

[Trev]

Foam bricks are better for throwing at the telly Kip and a lot less expensive

[Steve Holland]

I would just change the normal plugs more often. The outside condition of spark plugs on my briggs deteriorates fairly quickly so I replace them frequently.

[Al]

I have ordered iridium & standard plugs.  Ebay you can get 4 standard plugs for the 35 hp briggs for around £7.50 incuding P&P
 
The price of iridium plugs are a different story, but they have to be worth a try .
 
I have also ordered a new fuel primer bulb as mine is starting to go stiff, as its been on there for 30 months.
Fuel filter.
I need to suss out the part numbers for the air filter and I think I may see if I can get a new kit to refurbish the Briggs fuel pump, as that has done about 50 hours so I think it has to be worth changing while I am servicing the engine.
Also need to find the oil filter number, as I fitted a genuine Briggs last time & it cost me over £20 which is a rip off.

[Steve Holland]

I have Fram PH8170 or from the Mann site W712/83. The Mann filter fits my 23hp and I think it's the same as the 35hp.

[gavin parson]

Al, bin the bulb primer and Briggs pump and fit a Facit.

[Al]

Whats one of them?
 

[gavin parson]

Whats one of them?

Electric fuel pump. No need for a bulb primer and possibly more reliable than the Briggs pump.

[Steve Holland]

The Briggs pulse pumps are exremely reliable but don't lift the fuel as well as the facet type. In saying that I have bought an electric pump for the Surveyor build but the pulse will stay as a  back up if ever needed. I found one similar to this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-12v-ELECTRIC-FUEL-PUMP-SOLID-STATE-/130624432717?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e69d2aa4d

for a good price but metal body so corrosion issue. Gav's version is probably a better bet being plastic bodied. Remember to get the low pressure version or fit a regulator if it's the higher rated pump.