Description
Overview:
This Cylinder Lead Gasket is a genuine Villiers part for 50cc Villiers Light Weight engines used on Atco mowers. The sealing ring measures 43 mm in diameter (1.69 inches) and sits between the cylinder barrel and cylinder head to create a gas-tight joint. Made from soft lead, it compresses evenly under torque to compensate for minor surface imperfections and maintain stable compression. The gasket helps prevent combustion, oil, and gas leaks, supporting reliable starting, smooth running, and long service life. Identified by OEM No. R540, it is produced to the correct profile for a precise fit on the intended engine family, making it a straightforward replacement during routine servicing or a top-end rebuild on applicable Atco mower models.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility and quality (OEM No. R540)
- 43 mm (1.69 inches) sealing ring sized for 50cc Villiers Light Weight engines
- Soft lead construction compresses to form an effective, long-lasting seal
- Helps restore and maintain correct compression for consistent performance
- Resists heat, pressure, and vibration in mower operating conditions
- Minimises combustion gas and fluid leaks to protect engine components
- Clean, direct-fit replacement with no modifications required
- Suitable for routine maintenance, decarbonising, and top-end overhauls
- Supports reliable starting, stable idle, and improved efficiency
Typical Applications:
Used during cylinder head refits, decarbonising, and top-end rebuilds on Atco mowers fitted with Villiers Light Weight 50cc engines. Ideal when addressing loss of compression, sealing issues, or as a preventative replacement during scheduled servicing to maintain dependable mower performance.
Also known as:
Cylinder head sealing ring, head joint, barrel-to-head gasket, top-end gasket, combustion chamber seal, cylinder joint ring, lead sealing washer for cylinder head.
Fits Models:
Atco mowers with Villiers Light Weight engines
Alternate Part Numbers:
R540
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | R540 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Mowers, Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for 50cc Light Weight engines - 43 mm diameter for precise fit - Soft lead construction ensures effective sealing - Resists heat, pressure, and vibration - Direct-fit replacement, no modifications needed |
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