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The condition of the valves and valve seats can be
inspected at this time and serviced accordingly. (Fig 63)
The all metal head gasket MUST be removed from the
engine, and discarded (Fig 64). Always fit a new head
gasket when Head is removed.
CAUTION - Caution must be used so that there are no
scratches or knicks in the cylinder or head gasket
surfaces. This may cause a head gasket leak.
Reassembly
The following procedures will show the proper steps to
be taken to reassemble the valve train components into
the engine.
After properly servicing the valves and valve seats, if so
required, place the intake and exhaust valves into their
proper position. Place the valve spring over the valve gui-
de and install the retainer (Fig 65).
Compress the valve spring and retainer allowing the larger
opening of the retainer to slide over the valve stem. Then
slide the retainer towards the smaller opening when the
retainer is pressed to the notch in the valve stem
(Fig 66).
Fig. 63
Fig. 66
Fig. 64
Fig. 65
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