Briggs & Stratton 693997-Kit

This kit includes all Genuine Briggs & Stratton OEM parts needed to replace a head gasket on select Briggs & Stratton Intek V-Twin 40, 44, and 49 series engines.

Please verify your engine model number before ordering.

A blown head gasket is a common cause of engines that produce blue or white exhaust smoke. This kit includes the components most commonly replaced when performing this repair.

Head Gasket Options

Choose the repair option that matches your engine:

✔ Single Head Gasket Kit – Includes components for repairing one cylinder head
✔ Complete Twin Cylinder Kit – Includes components for repairing both cylinder heads

One Head Gasket Kit Includes:

• Briggs & Stratton OEM Head Gasket – 693997 (QTY 1)
• Briggs & Stratton OEM Valve Cover Gasket – 690971 (QTY 1)
• Briggs & Stratton OEM Exhaust Gaskets – 690970 (QTY 2) 
• Choice of Metal Intake Gaskets (QTY 2) – 690949
  OR Red O-Ring Intake Gaskets (QTY 2) – 691917

Both Sides- Complete Twin Cylinder Kit Includes:

• Briggs & Stratton OEM Head Gasket – 693997 (QTY 2)
• Briggs & Stratton OEM Valve Cover Gasket – 690971 (QTY 2)
• Briggs & Stratton OEM Exhaust Gaskets – 690970 (QTY 2)
• Choice of Metal Intake Gaskets (QTY 2) – Briggs 690949
  OR Red O-Ring Intake Gaskets (QTY 2) – Briggs 691917
  

*We offer multiple intake gaskets depending on which intake your engine model is equipped with. The green O-ring intake gaskets are reusable.

Common Symptoms This Kit Fixes

• Engine blowing blue or white smoke

• Exhaust smoke coming from the crankcase

• Engine oil extremely dark and smells like exhaust

• Oil residue on fuel pump screen

Important

Before replacing the head gasket, verify the fuel pump is operating properly.

A failing fuel pump can allow fuel to enter the crankcase, which may also cause white smoke and oil contamination.

Common Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pump

• Strong gasoline smell in engine oil
• Thin or diluted engine oil
• Overfilled oil level
• Excessive white smoke

Failure to verify these conditions may lead to an incorrect diagnosis.