Cylinder Head Gasket

I disassembled the engine. made a list of parts. I looked up the torque values online and using the new parts reassembled the engine. It fired right off and ran smooth. The parts I received from Replacement parts fit perfectly and the price was right. They were delivered in a timely manner.

Replaced Head Gasket and head bolts

Since the blue smoke from the exhaust smelled like burning oil I was certain the problem was a blown cylinder head gasket or possibly a leaking intake valve seal. I ordered both parts, which were shipped the same day, and disassembled the cylinder head to find the cause. As I suspected, the head gasket was blown and sucking oil from the valve gallery into the combustion chamber. I installed the new gasket and valve seal, torqued the head to 170 inch lbs. assembled all parts and started the engine, which ran perfectly . I'm pleased with the quick service and exact replacement parts from eReplacementParts.com. and will use them again if I have further problems.

Pressed the valve guide back in place. Staked it on both ends. Re assembled with the new parts, & the engine is back running as it should. I'll monitor the guide periodically to check for future issues. If it does not stay in place the head will need replacing.

Removed cylinder head, disassembled, cleaned , and replaced valve seal,head gasket,reassembled , and works perfect.

Cleaned valves

Ran compression test and found one cylinder has no compression
Removed the head and found the exhaust valve stuck open removed the valve cleaned it put it back in the head
Cleaned all the gasket surfaces
Reinstalled head
Looked up torque specs online
Torqued to specs
Put everything else together and mowed the lawn!

removed cylinder head, found that guide had moved out of place, took to machine shop, got new over sized guide install, cleaned up gasket surfaces, reassembled, new push rod, adjusted valves, fixed.

Pulled the head off. Put in the valves. Put it back together 😆

1. Removed the head.
2. Checked for damage, found a sticky valve and a bent push-rod.
3. Replaced the valve parts and the push-rod. Runs fine now.