OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Briggs 5.5HP OHV Intek Engine - On Rover Base

Guys thanks for your assistance in getting this mower all back together. After a couple of hours work it is now running very nicely and most importantly not leaking any oil around the valve chest cover.
I ended up using all the new parts as you indicated AVB. The valve guides were very easy to replace onto the new metal plate.
I ended up lapping the valves before re-assembly however they were already in quite good condition. It was surprising to note the inside of the bore was unmarked which I found surprising for a mower that was 10 plus years old.
I have included some photos of the process which others might find useful.

Thanks for posting that Jaffa, it makes it a complete story and reinforces AVB's detailed information that made the job possible. Up to now we've seen very little of the small Inteks here on Outdoorking, and this needs to change. I think eventually Briggs will have to find ways to make those engines at prices that compete with the better grade of chondas, or it will run out of market opportunities - we need to understand them by the time that happens.