Description
Overview:
The Camshaft & Gear for Villiers MK40 Industrial Engine is a genuine Villiers component designed to restore precise valve timing and smooth running in MK40 engines. Supplied as a matched camshaft with integral timing gear, it is manufactured from robust, high-quality steel to withstand continuous industrial use. This assembly controls opening and closing of the valves in sync with the crankshaft, maintaining power, efficiency, and reliability. As OEM No. BM871, it matches original specifications for correct fit and performance in Villiers MK40 machines. This is unused old stock and may show age-related tarnishing, but it remains functionally sound. Suitable for tradespeople, workshop engineers, and DIY users maintaining or rebuilding MK40 engines used in construction, agricultural, and general plant equipment.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part (BM871) to OEM specification for assured compatibility and timing accuracy
- Direct-fit camshaft and gear assembly for the MK40, reducing setup time
- Durable steel construction for long service life in industrial conditions
- Precision-machined gear teeth for consistent, stable valve timing
- Helps restore starting, idling, and running performance by correcting wear-related timing issues
- Unused old stock; cosmetic tarnish may be present but no prior service use
- Suitable for routine overhauls and full engine rebuilds
- Works with standard workshop tools; uses factory timing references for setup
- Reliable choice for preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Supports efficient fuel use and power delivery when installed to spec
Typical Applications:
Used in Villiers MK40 industrial engines commonly found on site equipment such as mixers, pumps, generators, compactors, and agricultural machinery. Ideal when refurbishing engines that show timing wear, noisy operation, poor starting, or reduced output. Suitable for planned maintenance schedules and reactive repairs where restoring OEM timing is required.
Also known as:
Villiers MK40 camshaft gear assembly, timing cam and gear, valve timing camshaft, MK40 timing shaft and gear, cam gear set for Villiers industrial engines, MK40 engine timing assembly.
Fits Models:
MK40
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | BM871 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for MK40 engine compatibility - Direct-fit camshaft and gear assembly reduces setup time - Durable steel construction for industrial use - Precision-machined gear teeth ensure stable valve timing - Corrects timing issues to restore engine performance |
| Fits Models | MK40 |


