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artman40 · 09-15-2007, 01:47 PM

I had to replace the head gasket on my briggs and stratton 14.5 hp riding mower engine. I accidently mixed up the exhaust and intake valve push rods. The Briggs parts manual only shows one illustration - the intake valve. But I cannot tell the difference from this. Anyone know how to tell?
One rod is lighter and the ends are shaped like a dome. The other is heavier and the ends are shaped like a full ball.

Secondly, do you know where I can find the torque specs and tightening sequence for the head bolts?

The engine is model 287707, type 0224.

09-15-2007, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
artman40 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5 OS: XP	briggs and stratton push rod and head torque I had to replace the head gasket on my briggs and stratton 14.5 hp riding mower engine. I accidently mixed up the exhaust and intake valve push rods. The Briggs parts manual only shows one illustration - the intake valve. But I cannot tell the difference from this. Anyone know how to tell? One rod is lighter and the ends are shaped like a dome. The other is heavier and the ends are shaped like a full ball. Secondly, do you know where I can find the torque specs and tightening sequence for the head bolts? The engine is model 287707, type 0224.