Cylinder Head Off
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- 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.
- Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
- Remove valve tappets.
- Using metric valve keeper tool such as Snap-on® GA317 (or equivalent) remover (1), remove valve keepers with a downward push.
- Remove retainer and springs.
- 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.
- Inspect the valves. Refer to SPRING(S), VALVE, INSPECTION .