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Cylinder Head Off

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Fig 1: VALVE REMOVAL
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  1. With cylinder head removed from cylinder block, place a ball of rags in the combustion chamber.
    CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the tappet bore or engine damage may result.
  2. Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
  3. Remove valve tappets.
  4. Using metric valve keeper tool such as Snap-on® GA317 (or equivalent) remover (1) , remove valve keepers with a downward push.
  5. Remove retainer and springs.
  6. Before removing valves, remove any burrs from valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the valve guides.  Identify valves, locks and retainers to insure installation in original location.
  7. Inspect the valves. See Engine/Cylinder Head/SPRING(S), Valve - Inspection .
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