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Originally Posted by docmirror
The B&S Vanguard engine is 'made in the USA' *
*From Chinese parts.
It's final assembly is done in the US, but all the parts inside the engine are the same Chinese junk found in all other new engines. I would not use a modern engine on something that I want to last.
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I thought Vanguard was Brigg's Japanese line? Or, used to be. I've had very good luck with them other than people overheating them, which causes the valve guides to move and stick the valve open.
My 8500 W genset has a 16 HP Vanguard which is probably the best engine I have. Certainly better than KT17 family/CH Command HO family. 
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