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NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber
bands to avoid damaging the rod or install the Con-
necting Rod Holder.
Servicing Top-Side
Components
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
Cleaning/Inspecting Valve Cover
NOTE: If the valve cover cannot be trued, the cylin-
der head assembly must be replaced.
1. Wash the valve cover in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Place the valve cover on the Surface Plate covered
with #400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Using light
pressure, move the valve cover in a figure eight
motion. Inspect the sealing surface for any indication
of high spots. A high spot can be noted by a bright
metallic finish. Correct any high spots before assem-
bly by continuing to move the valve cover in a figure
eight motion until a uniform bright metallic finish is
attained.
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Removing Valves
NOTE: Index all valves, springs, and cotters to their
original position when removing. When installing, all
valve components should be installed in their original
position.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the valve
springs and remove the valve cotters. Account for an
upper spring retainer.
CC132D
2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
CC136D
NOTE: The valve seals must be replaced.
3. Remove the valve springs; then invert the cylinder
head and remove the valves.
CAUTION
Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the
crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crankcase and
the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage will result.
AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Components
sub-section.
AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only, proceed
to Removing Left-Side Components.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing sur-
face or damage to the camshaft will result. Always
check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the valve
cover.
CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in con-
junction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to
the sealing surface may result.
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