Wednesday, November 24, 2010

How do you measure your clutch/chain size on a 5hp Briggs engine?

It is a horozontal shaft 5 hp Briggs and Straton and has a 3/4 inch bore clutch. I need to know what chain size and clutch to get if the drive gear has 60 teeth and has a 7 inch diameter.How do you measure your clutch/chain size on a 5hp Briggs engine?It will probably be a #35 chain. As far as the clutch goes, it will depend what you are using it for. The more teeth on the clutch sprocket, the higher the gear ratio will be. The lower # of teeth on the clutch sprocket, the more pulling power but less speed. For more pulling power, go to a larger rear sprocket.