Video: Briggs Engine Stuck at TDC

Picked this Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder Generator up from a flipper who was hoping for an easy fix. Engine block was flooded with fuel and the engine will not make a full revolution. It gets stuck at top dead center (TDC). Can the engine be saved?

Generator Model: 030430-00

Engine Model: 21T212-0116-G1

Carburetor 0-Ring Part#: 698781

Governor Spring Pert#: 694867

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00:00 Introduction

00:54 Triage

07:38 WD40 Magic

08:20 Compression Test

09:41 Always Check the Oil

11:32 Putting it Together

12:20 Valve Lash

15:40 Putting it Together

16:16 Carburetor Repair

27:30 Putting it Together

28:20 Governor Spring

29:54 Putting it Together

30:39 Engine and Load Test

33:56 Frame Swap

37:21 Making the Chrome Shine

37:57 Final Test

40:03 Conclusion