Description
Overview:
This Crankshaft Timing Gear with 34 teeth is a Genuine Villiers part for the MK40 engine, supplied as OEM No. EM872. Made from robust steel, it meshes with the cam gear to control valve and ignition timing, helping the engine run smoothly and efficiently. It is suitable for servicing and restoring Villiers MK40 engines used in a range of industrial and garden machinery. As unused vintage stock, it may show light tarnish or storage marks, but remains fully serviceable. Designed as a direct replacement for the original gear, it maintains correct timing geometry and clearances, supporting reliable starting, steady idle, and consistent performance under load.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part (OEM EM872) for assured compatibility with MK40 engines
- 34-tooth gear provides accurate and repeatable timing control
- Steel construction for wear resistance and long service life
- Unused vintage stock; may show minor storage tarnish without affecting function
- Precision-machined tooth profile for smooth meshing with the mating cam gear
- Direct replacement to restore performance where the original gear is worn or damaged
- Helps reduce timing drift, backlash, and related noise
- Suitable for routine maintenance, rebuilds, and classic engine restorations
Typical Applications:
Used during engine overhauls, timing system repairs, or preventative maintenance on Villiers MK40 engines. Ideal for restoring timing accuracy, resolving wear-related noise or misalignment, and returning classic machinery to dependable operation in workshops, on-site jobs, or home garages.
Also known as:
Crank gear, crankshaft timing gear, timing cog, timing wheel, timing pinion, engine timing gear.
Fits Models:
MK40
Alternate Part Numbers:
EM872
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | EM872 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | EM872 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for MK40 engine compatibility - 34-tooth gear ensures precise timing control - Steel construction offers wear resistance - Direct replacement for worn or damaged gears - Precision-machined for smooth cam gear meshing |
| Fits Models | MK40 |
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