Valve Spring Removal

Remove cylinder head as previously outlined. Remove camshaft housing cover, carburetor, intake and exhaust manifolds. Remove camshaft housing with camshaft.

Fig 1: Using Special Valve Spring Compressor to Remove Valve Springs
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Using a suitable valve spring compressor (A.60311) compress valve spring. Remove valve keepers and release compressor. Remove spring retainer, inner spring, outer spring, lower spring seat and washer.
Inspect valve springs for wear or cracking. Using a suitable spring tester (AP.5049) check inner and outer springs against specifications with specified load applied.
To install valve spring, reverse removal procedure. Install cylinder head as previously outlined.

Fig 2: Expanded View of Valve Train Components

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