{"product_id":"84001918-kit","title":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton 84001918-KIT","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 84001918-KIT Cylinder Head #1 Repair Kit – 40, 44 \u0026amp; 49 Series V-Twin\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore power and proper valve operation on your Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton V-Twin engine with this complete \u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Head #1 repair kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This kit is built around the \u003cstrong\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 84001918 Cylinder Head\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fits the majority of Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 40, 44, and 49 Series V-Twin engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is \u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Head #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the \u003cstrong\u003ehigher-positioned cylinder head\u003c\/strong\u003e on the engine. Please verify which cylinder head you need before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is intended for repairing engines with a \u003cstrong\u003eshifted exhaust valve guide\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common cylinder-head failure that can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine misfire or running on one cylinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopping or backfiring through the intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant loss of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBent or damaged push rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve train problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Include New Push Rods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e84001918-KIT is a repair kit assembled by Small Engines Rx.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 84001918 cylinder head already includes the required cylinder-head components and gaskets listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe add two additional OEM Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton parts to our kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Aluminum Intake Push Rod – 690982\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Steel Exhaust Push Rod – 597785\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include these because \u003cstrong\u003ethe push rods are often bent or damaged when the original cylinder head experiences a valve guide failure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Including both replacement push rods gives you the parts commonly needed to complete the repair without discovering during disassembly that additional parts need to be ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton OEM Cylinder Head #1 – 84001918\u003c\/strong\u003e, which includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Cylinder Head #1 – 84001918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(1) OEM Head Gasket – 693997\u003c\/strong\u003e for 40 \u0026amp; 44 Series \u003cstrong\u003eOR 796851\u003c\/strong\u003e for 49 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) OEM Valve Cover Gasket – 690971\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) OEM Exhaust Gasket – 690970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2) Metal Intake Gaskets – 690949\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Red O-Ring Intake Gasket – 691917\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdded by Small Engines Rx to complete the kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Aluminum Intake Push Rod – 690982\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(1) Steel Exhaust Push Rod – 597785\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Causes the Failure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shifted exhaust valve guide can prevent the exhaust valve from operating correctly, resulting in a misfire, popping through the intake, and major loss of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive cylinder-head temperature can contribute to this failure. \u003cstrong\u003eGrass, dirt, and debris commonly accumulate underneath the engine cover and between the cylinder cooling fins, restricting airflow around the cylinder heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing the cylinder head, we strongly recommend \u003cstrong\u003eremoving the engine cover and thoroughly cleaning the cooling fins and surrounding areas\u003c\/strong\u003e before returning the engine to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for compatible \u003cstrong\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton 40, 44, and 49 Series V-Twin engines\u003c\/strong\u003e that use Cylinder Head #1 \u003cstrong\u003e84001918\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease verify your exact engine model and type\/spec number before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is for \u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Head #1 — the higher-positioned cylinder head\u003c\/strong\u003e — and is not intended to replace the opposite cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926419243303,"sku":null,"price":224.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4529\/7959\/files\/00338bb7-0cfa-417b-bf40-c641f9847b58.png?v=1787707134","url":"https:\/\/smallenginesrx.com\/products\/84001918-kit","provider":"Small Engines Rx","version":"1.0","type":"link"}