Restoration Tips
On this page you can see differences between a model 3000 and a model 5000
Here is a step by step teardown inspection and assembly of a bantam differencial and transmission.
Model 3000
Briggs 3 HP model 9FB
Cast aluminum grill stamped inside "Standard Machinery Co."
Cast iron seat
Small cast iron steering wheel
Cast iron rear clamshell fenders
Cast iron steering gear is larger
Body to hood mounting width longer
Body to hood mounting is shorter
Front steering shaft is shorter
Foot pegs ends have offset washer
Rear wheel rims are 3 pieces
Throttle lever mounted on dash
Clutch has 3/4" bore
Clutch has welded in ball bearing belt idler
Model 5000
Briggs 5 HP model 14FB
Cast iron grill is not stamped inside
Stamped steel seat
Larger cast aluminum steering wheel
Full steel rear fenders
Cast iron steering gear is smaller
Body to hood mounting width narrower
Body to hood mounting is taller
Front steering shaft is taller
Foot pegs ends have centered washer
Rear wheel rims are 1 piece
Throttle lever mounted on side of hood
Clutch has 1" bore
Clutch has bronze bearing belt idler with snap ring
When I started Building the different models I found these differences between Model 3000 and 5000
Firewall is shorter on the 3000
The firewall is approximately 2" shorter
The width of the hood mount is longer on the 3000
Motor mounts
Lenght of the feet pegs are shorter on the 3000
Pegs are approximately 3" longer on the 5000
Peg ends are off set on the 3000
Peg ends are centered on the 5000
The steering tube is shorter on the 3000
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