I have a riding lawn mover with a 14 hp briggs and stratton engine. I cannot read the model number and I need engine parts (intake valve and keeper). How can I order a part if I don't know engine model??

By not being able to read the model number.. where is it? Shroud (riveted on aluminum tag) or stamped into the shroud, or if ohv, on ohv cover? Have you tried sanding them?

Yes, it is on the rivited tag but the second number is mis-stamped and is impossible to read. I can read all of the rest of them.

Maybe a pic to see if I might can try?
Otherwise, your best bet is a small engine shop... not a online source. Have them look at it to find you the parts.

Thanks for the effort. That is where I am at. I went to a small engine repair with the cover with the model number on it. They ordered me parts and they are the wrong ones. I am looking for an intake valve for a 14 HP Briggs and Stratton engine. Also, the diagrams only show one push rod, I guess meaning that they are the same. But, one push rod is steel and the other is aluminum. I don't know which goes to the intake and which goes to the exhaust. If I can nail down the model number, I think I can find parts. I will call the corporate office and see if they can help mevia the type and the code and the 14 HP riding lawn mower info. Thanks.

Steel exhaust, aluminum intake.

I called corporate office today. Finally, I got the model number and also the parts on the way. Yes,. right on the pushrods. Thanks for all the input. Should have it running in a few days after the parts arrive.

Thanks Again!

Quick comment for other readers of this post. Remember that if in doubt on the pushrods, the Exhaust one is the one that can take the most vibration without cracking (steel takes more vibration than aluminum). It's an old rule a friend gave me that hasn't failed yet.

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