Notice the head bolt bosses (painted red) go all the way to
the crank case.
Bearing pocket is the standard industrial version.
The crank shaft did not have extra material added to the
throws.
The fasteners were SAE
The slot for oil return is in the bottom of the bearing pocket.
This block originally used a 32 to 34 ounce die cast
aluminum flywheel.
Notice the head bolt bosses go all the way to the crankcase.
However, The bearing pocket has been strengthened with additional
material.
The fasteners are metric.
The GENERATION 3 has ribs on the front and rear of the outside of
the block. Incorporated the 4'lb 9oz Jr Race car billet flywheel and
the heavy duty blower housing.
There is no Briggs logo in the front ribs.
Notice the head bolt bosses (painted red) don't go all the
way to the crankcase. For more strength more material
has been added where the bottom of the cylinder meets
the crankcase and it has a generous radius.
The bearing pocket has been strengthened with
additional material and the oil drain slot has been moved
to the 1:00 o'clock position.
Incorporated the 4'lb 9oz Jr Race car billet flywheel and
the heavy duty blower housing.
The fasteners are metric.
The GENERATION 4 has ribs on the front and rear of the
outside of the block and the fourth rib from the bottom on
the front of the block has a Briggs logo cast into it.
The difference between the Gen 4 and Gen 5 blocks is the
additional rib (painted red) at the bottom of the #4 head bolt boss.
This helps with head bolt torque retention.
The latest motors have the PVL ignition system and the black,
valve cover, black air shield and black metal control cover.
WF motor. This is the way they look on
anything newer than a gen 1.
Gen 1 motors have a different looking coil
post. They are more round in appearance.
Notice the additional material in the newer style crank from the rod journal to the
main shaft.
The counter weights are also slightly different between the two cranks
