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30-60 minutes
This item is a genuine OEM sourced part that is intended to be used with small engines from Briggs & Stratton and Toro. The gasket is used to seal the connection between the cylinder and the head. A hex socket ratchet set may be needed to install this gasket. This part is priced as a single item.
Gasket-cylinder Head 272157S
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines
Part Number: 272157S
$6.91
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This Gasket-cylinder Head will fit the following 8181 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Briggs & Stratton Engines
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 4120, 272157, 270383
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Arrived quickly, in good condition
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March 22, 2024
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rototiller head gasket
came on time and worked great
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July 7, 2022
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Excellent service
Everything I asked for
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March 31, 2022
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worked as expected
I have a wood chipper. Vibration had loosened the cover that the output shaft goes through. I wanted to check the condition of the cylinder lining so I took the head off. I replaced the head gasket, main seal. and cover gasket. I then ran the engine and chipped a few sticks. No oil leaks or other strange occurrences, so I think my chipper is fixed.
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July 14, 2021
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perfect fit, fixed my problem
Arrived in good condition, it was a little bent, I would suggest putting the item in a more rigid box for future shipments. But it was fine and my log splitter is running great, much to the disappointment of my son.
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July 29, 2020
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Simple Part but Damaged
The order process was great and the part was delivered fairly quickly. Part was delivered damaged due to shipping and more specifically packaging. In the future would suggest shipping parts that are fragile in appropriate rigid packaging instead of mailing envelopes. eReplacement was very good and provided a refund immediately.
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July 13, 2021
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I am looking for a head gasket for this 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine. Can you give me the ordering information
Jimmy
for model number 135292 0158 01 9501032D
asked on 2023-01-15
Hello Jimmy, thank you for your question. We have a Gasket Set part 495603 for the model 135292 0158 01. We hope to hear from you soon.
eReplacementParts Team January 15, 2023
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Blown head gasket on 5 hp walk behind blower
Tom - December 7, 2015
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Torque Wrench
Had to figure out the torque spec on a Briggs 5 hp, horizontal shaft engine but did a little internet searching and found it.
Remove the existing motor head carefully to ensure that the bolts were tracked for reassembly and not lost. Scrapped the existing gasket material from the head and the motor housing. Took a little time to wire wheel carbon from the piston and valves. Put the new gasket on the head and reassembled. Torqued it down to what I believe is the proper spec.
Changed the spark plug and air filter.
Started on the second pull.
Remove the existing motor head carefully to ensure that the bolts were tracked for reassembly and not lost. Scrapped the existing gasket material from the head and the motor housing. Took a little time to wire wheel carbon from the piston and valves. Put the new gasket on the head and reassembled. Torqued it down to what I believe is the proper spec.
Changed the spark plug and air filter.
Started on the second pull.
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Water got in during storage and rusted the intake valve and port.
Don - August 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Torque Wrench, wire brushes, valve lapping compound, valve s
1. Removed the flywheel cover.
2. Disconnected carburetor and tank assembly.
3. Removed head.
4, Removed valve tappet cover.
5. Removed spring keeper from intake valve spring and removed valve.
6. Cleaned intake port, Installed and lapped intake valve and set clearance.
7. Installed spring keeper on intake valve and installed tappet cover.
8. Cleaned top of cylinder and head surface.
9, Installed head using new head gasket and torque wrench..
10. Installed carburetor and tank assembly using new breather grommet.
11. Installed flywheel cover.
12. Started engine and I'm satisfied with well running engine.
2. Disconnected carburetor and tank assembly.
3. Removed head.
4, Removed valve tappet cover.
5. Removed spring keeper from intake valve spring and removed valve.
6. Cleaned intake port, Installed and lapped intake valve and set clearance.
7. Installed spring keeper on intake valve and installed tappet cover.
8. Cleaned top of cylinder and head surface.
9, Installed head using new head gasket and torque wrench..
10. Installed carburetor and tank assembly using new breather grommet.
11. Installed flywheel cover.
12. Started engine and I'm satisfied with well running engine.
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pulled cylinder head gasket to remove carbon build up with wire brush
Willie - February 12, 2022
Tool Type
Generator
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, wire brush
Parts Used
Pulled cylinder head, removed carbon from head and engine. Removed parts of old head gasket and installed new gasket and cylinder head. Started it and runs fine.
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Valve stuck open.
William - July 11, 2020
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, None
Remover head cover and gasket. Fixed stuck valve and reassembled.
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Exhaust valve was stuck open.
Patrick - February 1, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. Diagnosed no compression.
2. Removed engine from the tiller to the bench. It makes it much easier.
3. Removed the cylinder head exposing the stuck valve.
4. Worked the valve with penetrating oil until it was free.
5. Reassembled the head with a new gasket uninstalled the engine back on the tiller change the oil and started it.
2. Removed engine from the tiller to the bench. It makes it much easier.
3. Removed the cylinder head exposing the stuck valve.
4. Worked the valve with penetrating oil until it was free.
5. Reassembled the head with a new gasket uninstalled the engine back on the tiller change the oil and started it.
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Piston rings were worn
Victor - April 22, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Ring compressor, cylinder hone
Removed cylinder head ,removed crankcase cover ,removed piston, honed cylinder to break glaze, installed new rings on piston, reassembled engine after thorough cleaning.
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Sticking intake valve
Gregg - January 22, 2018
👍 1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Valve spring compressor
Parts Used
1 Remove blower housing
2 Remove gas tank and carburetor
3 Remove muffler
4 Remove crankcase breather cover
5 Remove cylinder head
6 Repaired sticking intake valve
7 Installed new head gasket and cylinder head
(Torqued head bolts)
8 Reverse procedure to reassemble
(5hp Briggs vertical cylinder engine)
2 Remove gas tank and carburetor
3 Remove muffler
4 Remove crankcase breather cover
5 Remove cylinder head
6 Repaired sticking intake valve
7 Installed new head gasket and cylinder head
(Torqued head bolts)
8 Reverse procedure to reassemble
(5hp Briggs vertical cylinder engine)
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