KYMCO Super 8 50, Service Manual, Page: 91 / 185

7
. CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
7-8
Super 8 50
VALVE /VALVE GUIDE
Inspect each valve for bending, burning,
scratches or abnormal stem wear.
Check valve movement in the guide.
Measure each valve stem O.D.
Service Limits :
IN : 4.90mm replace if below
EX: 4.90mm replace if below
Measure each valve guide I.D.
Service Limits : IN : 5.03mm replace if over
EX: 5.03mm replace if over
Subtract each valve stem O.D. from the
corresponding guide I.D. to obtain the
stem-to-guide clearance.
Service Limits : IN : 0.08mm replace if over
EX: 0.10mm replace if over
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
Install the valve spring seats and valve stem
seals.
Lubricate each valve stem with engine oil and
insert the valves into the valve guides.
Install the valve springs and retainers.
Compress the valve springs using the valve
spring compressor, then install the valve
cotters.
Valve Spring Compressor
Valve Spring Compressor
If the stem-to-guide clearance exceeds
the service limits, replace the cylinder
head as necessary.
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Be sure to install new valve stem seals.
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When assembling, a valve spring
compressor must be used.
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Install the cotters with the pointed ends
facing down from the upper side of the
cylinder head.
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