600 SRM 496
Cylinder Head, Camshaft, and Valve Mechanism Repair
Valve Springs
1.
Check valve springs for damage.
2.
Measure free length of outer valve springs. See
Figure 16.
Minimum length of intake spring is 44.3 mm
(1.74 in.). Minimum length of exhaust spring is
50.8 mm (2.00 in.).
3.
Check outer valve springs for squareness. See
Figure 16.
If measurement is more than 1.81 mm (0.071 in.),
replace valve spring(s).
A. MEASURE HERE
Figure 16. Valve Springs Inspection
INSTALL
1.
Clean surface of cylinder head and surface of en-
gine block.
2.
Install new gasket and cylinder head on engine
block.
3.
Install capscrews and washers for cylinder
head. Tighten capscrews to 82 to 88 N•m (60 to
65 lbf ft) in proper sequence. See Figure 17.
4.
Apply gasket sealer to areas shown by arrows.
Lubricate camshaft with clean engine oil. Then
install camshaft. Make sure dowel pin is at top
of camshaft. See Figure 18.
Figure 17. Cylinder Head Installation
1.
DOWEL PIN
2.
APPLY SEALANT
HERE
Figure 18. Camshaft Installation
5.
Assemble rocker shaft assembly. See Figure 19.
Lubricate rocker arms and shafts engine oil. Put
capscrews in rocker shaft supports. Then install
assembly on cylinder head.
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