Medium
1-2 hours
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.
Seal-valve 690968
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton, Toro
Part Number: 690968
$10.86
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This Seal-valve will fit the following 11189 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 690235, 691316, 499236, 494435, 272610
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Gaskets and seals i ordered for my Briggs and Stratton engine worked great....thank you
Chris -
April 14, 2022
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Engine repair
Parts came quickly
Was fairly easy repair parts all fit like they should
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December 31, 2021
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Got what I needed
Part arrived as described. Installed fine.
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October 21, 2021
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The part looked the same but getting the old one out required a press. I used the spring to reinforce the flexible seal and it works fine.
I made part of it work. The mower runs great but too fast. I ordered some Springs for the throttle control. Yet to arrive.
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October 30, 2020
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21 H.P. Briggs & Stratton engine on Craftsman mower began smoking heavily while cutting grass.
Ellie - May 24, 2017
👍 10 of 10 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Torque Wrench
Parts Used
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 valve 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.
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Bent rods
Mary - August 15, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Pulled ohv cover and did repair
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bent push rods due to valve guide moved
Ron - September 5, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
removed cylinder head, pressed valve guide back in place, peened valve guide, lapped valves, reassembled head , reassembled engine.
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Damaged intake valve
Rui - December 4, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Removed the cylinder head
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valve seal leaking
William - July 22, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, valve spring compessor
Parts Used
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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Intake valve came loose
Scott - July 1, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Replaced valve and put back together
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blowen head gasket
Dorothy - April 30, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, feeler guage
Parts Used
removed no.1 head. replaced push rods. replaced head gasket put head on. set valve clearance. tractor is 20 yrs old and runs like new.
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piston shaft broke
Tom - September 18, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Impact wrench, feeler gauges, locktite, fine sand paper
1. I called in a professional friend.
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Engine smoking
Ronald - February 2, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Expert
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, valve spring compressor
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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Engine would not start
Mike - December 17, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Cleaned valves
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