Vanguard and BPS Service Tips

- End of Season Service
- Fuel Recommendations (BPS engines require 91 or higher Octane)
- Break in Procedures
- Leak Down Test
- Removing Combustion Chamber Carbon
- Fuel System Basics
- Parts of Fuel System
- Engine Runs Poorly
- Engine Won't Start
- Battery Won't Charge
- Ignition and Spark Issue
- Compression Issues
- Valve Service
- Governor Adjust and Parts

- Stock Carb Overhaul
- Spark Plug Maintenance
- Finding a Briggs and Stratton Warranty Service Center
- Adjusting Choke Linkage - Most neglected part of your engine and why you loose power and engine does not start.
- Stock Valve Adustment Chart
- Adjusting Valves
- Starter Gear Won't Engage
- Spark Plug Fouling
- Synthetic Oil Okay
- V Twin Starter Removal
- Changing the Oil Filter

Building an Engine (Under Construction - We will be populating this section with build details, torque specs, tips, etc.)

- Timing Valves
- Adjusting Valves (Note - BPS valves adjusted cold .006 to .008 valve clearance
- Spark Verification Procedure
- Engine Voltage Verification
- Head Bolt Torque
- Spark Plug Torque
- Stock Engine Compression
- Piston Orientation
- BPS Rod Orientation and Installation
- BPS Iron Mountain Head Installation
- BPS Cams
- BPS Roller Rockers and Push Rods