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Servicing Top-Side
Components
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats, valve
stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits, burn
marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
Cleaning/Inspecting Valve Cover
NOTE: If the valve cover cannot be trued, the cylin-
der head assembly must be replaced.
1. Wash the valve cover in parts-cleaning solvent.
2. Place the valve cover on the Surface Plate covered
with #400 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Using light pres-
sure, move the valve cover in a figure eight motion.
Inspect the sealing surface for any indication of high
spots. A high spot can be noted by a bright metallic
finish. Correct any high spots before assembly by con-
tinuing to move the valve cover in a figure eight
motion until a uniform bright metallic finish is
attained.
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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 indicator.
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2. Maximum runout must not exceed specifications.
Measuring Valve Stem
Outside Diameter
1. Using a micrometer, measure the valve stem outside
diameter.
2. Acceptable diameter range (intake valve) must be
within specifications.
CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing sur-
face 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.