WÄRTSILÄ VASA 6L32, Instruction Manual

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Cylinder head bores
1. Lower bore, use water-soap solution or Molykote 55 O-ring
grease,
2. Upper bore, use Loctite 641
12.3.7 Reassembling of the engine valves
1 Check the valve springs
for cracks, corrosion or wear
marks, and if any, replace the springs by new ones.
2 Put new seal rings
in the valve guides.
3 Lubricate the valve stems
with engine oil.
4 Put in the valves
and check for free movement.
5 Put on the springs
and rotators. Replace the valve rota-
tors if they are worn or damaged.
6 Compress the springs
with the tool set.
7 Put in the valve cotters
and unload the springs.
8 Check that the valve cotters fit properly.
9 Check function of the valve rotators
by putting a mark
on the valve disc and a corresponding mark on the cylinder
head. Hit gently on the valve stem by using a non-recoiling
hammer to check the rotation.
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Fig 12-8
4012120611
12 Cylinder Head with Valves 32-200646-01
12 - 14 WÄRTSILÄ 32