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Removing Valves
NOTE: Keep all valves and valve components as
a set. Note the original location of each valve set
for use during installation. Return each valve set to
its original location during installation.
1. Using a valve spring compressor, compress the
valve springs and remove the valve cotters.
Account for an upper spring retainer.
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2. Remove the valve seal and the lower remaining
spring seat. Discard the valve seal.
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NOTE: The valve seals must be replaced.
3. Remove the valve springs; then invert the cylinder
head and remove the valves.
Measuring Valve Stem Runout
1. Support each valve stem end with the V Blocks;
then check the valve stem runout using a dial indi-
cator.
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2. Maximum runout must not exceed specifications.
Measuring Valve Stem
Outside Diameter
1. Using a micrometer, measure the valve stem out-
side diameter.
2. Acceptable diameter range (intake valve) must be
within specifications.
3. Acceptable diameter range (exhaust valve) must
be within specifications.
Measuring Valve Face/Seat Width
1. Using a micrometer, measure the width of the
valve face.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing
surface or damage to the camshaft will result. Always
check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the valve
cover.
CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in con-
junction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to
the sealing surface may result.
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