Travas 13 #1 Posted March 4, 2022 Hello everyone. I've been lookin for a head bolt for my gt1100. Can't seem to find anything for it on any part websites. Can't exactly finish up this engine without it as one broke... If I can't find a head bolt I guess imma put I new motor in. Came here to see if you guys have one or know where to find one. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Travas said: where Do you have the B&S part number for the head bolt handy? OK, well... this is just weird... this is from the B&S online parts lookup, but PartsTree has the same info. They show a head bolt, possibly with a washer, and a part number for a washer, but no part number for the bolt. Very odd! Edited March 4, 2022 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #3 Posted March 4, 2022 47 minutes ago, Travas said: I've been lookin for a head bolt for my gt1100 A trip to the hardware store will set you up. You can match the bolt diameter, thread pitch and length in a grade 8 bolt. Use a flat washer under it, Do not use a lock washer. Note: always put a little oil on the threads of your head bolt before installing it. All head bolt torques specs are published as a lubricated thread. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #4 Posted March 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Travas said: as one broke @Travas It would really be a good idea to replace ALL the head bolts. All bolts are "stretch to yield" to some degree. Many head bolts in bigger engines are even Single use. If one broke... In all seriousness... Replace them ALL. Whether it broke because of rust or overtightening they are all in the same general condition. 6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: ... this is just weird... They show a head bolt, possibly with a washer, and a part number for a washer, but no part number for the bolt. Very odd! Many manufacturers consider hardware to be Standard Parts. I've done Parts tech work for GM, Ford, and Chrysler and all three do so. These head bolts are likely an easily accessed hardware bin piece. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041 #5 Posted March 4, 2022 If you use the 252417-0664-01 engine as listed for the GT-1100 a head bolt 94565 replaced by 592244 shows up. Listed as 3-9/16" long here https://www.psep1.biz/arinet.asp#/Briggs_%26_Stratton/252417-0664-01/Head/252417066401/69280003 Photo https://www.partstree.com/parts/briggs-and-stratton-power-592244/ The 3-9/16" length may be the overall length and not the way this type of bolt is measured. The squares in the photo are 1". Measure what you need. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,105 #6 Posted March 4, 2022 A good hardware store may even have a 3/8 flange head bolt 3 1/2" long that would work. If you want to get crazy you could even get flange head bolts and extra thick washers from McMaster -Carr. Lots cheaper and easier than replacing the engine! www.mcmaster.com 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #7 Posted March 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Travas said: Came here to see if you guys have one or know where to find one. I think there is a GT1100 out in my to go pile. Let me know and I will take a look and measure the bolts if you want. I can mail you a few. JoeM 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travas 13 #8 Posted March 4, 2022 11 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Do you have the B&S part number for the head bolt handy? OK, well... this is just weird... this is from the B&S online parts lookup, but PartsTree has the same info. They show a head bolt, possibly with a washer, and a part number for a washer, but no part number for the bolt. Very odd! thats the issue I've been having too. indeed very odd... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travas 13 #9 Posted March 4, 2022 1 hour ago, squonk said: A good hardware store may even have a 3/8 flange head bolt 3 1/2" long that would work. If you want to get crazy you could even get flange head bolts and extra thick washers from McMaster -Carr. Lots cheaper and easier than replacing the engine! www.mcmaster.com definatly cheaper. don't know much about bolts other than the grade scale so I didn't know if i could just take a rando flange bolt that fit and worked an whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #10 Posted March 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Travas said: I didn't know if i could just take a rando flange bolt that fit and worked an whatnot. Does not have to be a flange bolt. A regular grade 8 bolt with a washer will work just fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #11 Posted March 4, 2022 Travas, this is what is in the engine I have. If it will work PM me an address and I can send you what you need my treat. Joe 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travas 13 #12 Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/4/2022 at 1:04 PM, JoeM said: Travas, this is what is in the engine I have. If it will work PM me an address and I can send you what you need my treat. Joe Thanks, but I got a couple of replacement bolts from my chicken coop. Just need the valves lapped! Hopefully my head gasket will be in soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites