Description
Overview:
The Tappet Guide for Villiers MK40 Engine (OEM No. EM877) is a genuine Villiers replacement made from durable metal. It locates and supports the tappet (lifter) so it moves smoothly in line with the cam, helping to maintain consistent valve timing and quiet running. This guide is a direct-fit part for the Villiers MK40, commonly found in vintage machinery used in horticultural and light construction equipment. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show minor tarnishing from storage, but performance is unaffected. Replacing a worn guide restores correct clearances and reduces side play, which helps limit wear on the tappet face and cam. A practical choice for servicing and rebuilds where accuracy, reliability, and long-term engine health are important.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility with MK40 engines
- OEM reference EM877 for easy identification
- Durable metal construction for long service life
- Precision-machined bore to guide the tappet accurately
- Direct replacement with original-fit dimensions
- Helps reduce valve-train noise and uneven wear
- Suitable for routine maintenance, repairs, and full rebuilds
- Unused vintage old stock; cosmetic tarnish possible only
- Typically installs using standard workshop tools
Typical Applications:
Used during engine overhauls and repairs when tappet movement becomes rough, sticky, or noisy. Ideal for restoring smooth lifter travel and stable valve operation on Villiers MK40 engines fitted to older garden or site equipment. Suitable for workshop rebuilds, preventative maintenance, and bringing heritage machinery back to dependable working order.
Also known as:
Often referred to as an engine tappet holder, lifter guide, cam follower guide, tappet sleeve, or tappet bush. In some literature it may be described as a valve guide within the tappet assembly context. Terminology varies by manual and region, but all refer to the same guiding component that keeps the tappet aligned with the cam path.
Fits Models:
MK40
Alternate Part Numbers:
EM877
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | EM877 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | EM877 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for MK40 engine compatibility - OEM reference EM877 for identification - Durable metal construction ensures long service life - Precision-machined bore guides tappet accurately - Direct replacement with original-fit dimensions |
| Fits Models | MK40 |
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