Install Hydraulic Lifters
NOTE: Hydraulic lifters should always be installed in
same position as before disassembly. Exhaust
lifters are located on output shaft (oil pan) side
of engine while intake lifters are located on fan
side of engine. Cylinder numbers are embossed
on top of crankcase and each cylinder head.
1. Refer to Disassembly/Inspection and Service for
hydraulic/bleeding lifter procedures.
2. Apply camshaft lubricant to bottom surface of each
lifter. Lubricate hydraulic lifters and lifter bores in
crankcase with engine oil.
3. Note mark or tag identifying hydraulic lifters as either
intake or exhaust and cylinder 1 or cylinder 2. Install
hydraulic lifters into their appropriate locations in
crankcase. Do not use a magnet.
4. If breather reeds and stops were removed from
crankcase, reinstall them at this time and secure
with screw. Torque screw to 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.).
Valve Stem Seals
These engines use valve stem seals on intake valves
and occasionally on exhaust valves. Use a new seal
whenever valve is removed or if seal is deteriorated or
damaged in any way. Never reuse an old seal.
Assemble Cylinder Heads
Prior to installation, lubricate all components with engine
oil, paying particular attention to lip of valve stem seal,
valve stems, and valve guides. Install in order listed
below using a valve spring compressor.
● Intake and exhaust valves.
● Valve spring caps.
● Valve springs.
● Valve spring retainers.
● Valve spring keepers.
Install Cylinder Heads
Torque Sequence
1
2
NOTE: Cylinder heads must be attached with original
type of mounting hardware, using either screws,
or mounting studs with nuts and washers. Heads
are machined differently for studs than for
screws, so fastening method cannot be altered
unless heads are being replaced. Do not
intermix components.
NOTE: Match numbers embossed on cylinder heads
and crankcase.
Heads Secured With Screws
1. Check to make sure there are no nicks or burrs on
sealing surfaces of cylinder head or crankcase.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket (with printing up).
3. Install cylinder head and start four screws.
4. Torque screws in two stages; first to 22.6 N·m
(200 in. lb.), then finally to 41.8 N·m (370 in. lb.),
following sequence shown.
Heads Secured With Mounting Studs, Nuts, and
Washers
1. Check to make sure there are no nicks or burrs on
sealing surfaces of cylinder head or crankcase.
2. If all studs were left intact, go to Step 6. If any studs
were disturbed or removed, install new studs as
described in Step 3. Do not use/reinstall any
loosened or removed studs.
3. Install new mounting stud(s) into crankcase.
a. Thread and lock 2 mounting nuts together on
smaller diameter threads.
b. Thread opposite end of stud, with preapplied
locking compound, into crankcase, until specified
height from crankcase surface is achieved. When
threading in studs, use a steady tightening motion
without interruption until proper height is
obtained. Otherwise frictional heat from engaging
threads may cause locking compound to set up
prematurely.
Studs closest to lifters must have an exposed
height of 75 mm (2 15/16 in.).
Studs furthest from lifters must have an exposed
height of 68 mm (2 3/4 in.).
c. Remove nuts and repeat procedure as required.
4. Check that dowel pins are in place and install a new
cylinder head gasket (printing up).
5. Install cylinder head. Match numbers on cylinder
heads and crankcase. Make sure head is flat on
gasket and dowel pins.
6. Lightly lubricate exposed (upper) threads of studs
with engine oil. Install a new flat washer and nut onto
each mounting stud. Torque nuts in two stages; first
to 16.9 N·m (150 in. lb.), then finally to 35.5 N·m
(315 in. lb.), following sequence shown.
Reassembly
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