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EC Bronze Valve Guide (Reamer Required) for Briggs Intek
R-INTEKBRG Bronze Valve Guide (Reamer Required)
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EC Bronze Valve Guide (Reamer Required) for Briggs Intek

Part Number: R-INTEK-BRG
Online Price: $13.99
Valve Guide Brass EC for Briggs Intek Reamer Required
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Description

EC Bronze Valve Guide for Briggs Intek Cylinder Heads (Reaming Required)


The EC Bronze Valve Guide is a high-performance aftermarket component designed specifically for Briggs & Stratton Intek cylinder heads. Crafted from durable, heat-resistant bronze, these guides provide superior wear resistance, improved heat dissipation, and tighter valve control compared to stock guides — making them ideal for racing and high-RPM applications.


Note: Installation requires professional machining. These guides must be pressed in and reamed to final size using a valve guide reamer to ensure proper fitment and function.


Valve Guide Specifications:

  • Material: High-performance bronze
  • Length: 1.25"
  • Outside Diameter (OD): 0.435"
  • Inside Diameter (ID): 0.231" (pre-reamed)
  • Application: Designed for Briggs Intek OHV engines
  • Installation: Press-in; reamer required for final valve fitment


Important Notes:

  • Professional installation by a qualified engine builder or machinist is required
  • These are not pre-finished guides — reaming is necessary to match valve stem diameter
  • Intended for performance or custom engine builds where improved durability and valve control are critical


Upgrade your Intek head with the durability and precision of bronze — perfect for racing engines, performance builds, or long-life small engine applications.

FAQ

1. What engines does this valve guide fit?
It is designed to fit Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV engines, specifically those with removable valve guides in the cylinder head.


2. Is this a drop-in replacement?
No. The valve guide must be pressed into the cylinder head and reamed to fit your specific valve stem size. It is intended for professional engine builders or machinists.


3. What tools are needed for installation?
You will need a press and a valve guide reamer sized to match your valves.


4. Why use a bronze valve guide instead of stock?
Bronze guides offer superior heat resistance, reduced wear, and improved valve stem lubrication, especially important in high-RPM or racing applications.


5. What are the dimensions of this valve guide?

  • Length: 1.25"
  • Outside Diameter: 0.435"
  • Inside Diameter (pre-reamed): 0.231"

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