Can you identify/date this engine?

[wristpin]

This has been posted on a UK forum
"I have a briggs engine fitted to a genny and wandered if someone can tell me anything about it.
the model No 207027 and serial No 70109. i think its pre 50s but any info would help "
A response from your side of the pond has suggested that it is pre WW2 - can anyone make a positive id?

[bgsengine]

This has been posted on a UK forum
"I have a briggs engine fitted to a genny and wandered if someone can tell me anything about it.
the model No 207027 and serial No 70109. i think its pre 50s but any info would help "
A response from your side of the pond has suggested that it is pre WW2 - can anyone make a positive id?

It is a Briggs & Stratton Model "I" (The letter i, not number 1) type number is 207027 and code is 70109 It came off a Generator built for the U.S. Military

Code does not give a date of manufacture that far back. But, it will be a Briggs model I engine (See the antique engine repairman's handbook for more info)


*Edit* - More info:

MODEL I -- (1938-1949, 3/4 - 1 HP, 2.00" Bore, 1.50" Stroke, L-Head)

Small industrial quality L-head engine based on WM series cylinder block. These engines have a deep oil sump with an oil pump and a float feed carburetor. Most were direct mounting, ball bearing engines. Many varieties of this model are found. This engine is commonly found on WWII motor generator sets.

From http://asecc.com/data/briggs/engnotes.html

[wristpin]

Thank you - I will pass it on.
AS

[Carlw]

This is the repair manual that has that model in it. Briggs PN CE8069-5/00. Carl