This is a genuine OEM part. The Briggs & Stratton valve seal is used on many lawn tractor machines. The metal part stops oil from moving into the cylinder from the valve stem. This item is often fastened to the intake valve and the valve keeper. A screwdriver, socket set and wrench set are required for the installation. The metal valve seal is sold individually.
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 v
... Read morealve 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.
Completely disassembled engine. Cleaned block. Honed cylinders. Disassembled heads cleaned all carbon from combustion chambers and runners. Cleaned carbon from valves. Cleaned carbon from pisron tops. Installed new connecting rod. Installed new piston rings. Installed new valve seals. Installed all new gaskets and seals. Reassembled engin
... Read moree. Started engine and broke in piston rings.
Removed engine, removed head, valves, opened case to check rings. Rings OK, replaced piston and side case gasket. Removed valves, lapped valve seats, replaced valve stem seal. Replaced head with new gasket. Job complete.
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Mary from Bellechester, Minnesota
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Filled cylinder with air to hold valve closed. Compressed intake valve spring to remove keepers. Removed valve spring and seal. Replaced seal. Reverse procedure to put back all removed items.
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