Valves, Intake And Exhaust: Installation
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- Coat the valve stems (2) with clean engine oil and install the valves into the cylinder head.NOTE:
If the valves are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations.
- If the valves or valve seats have been refinished, check the valve tip height (5). If the valve tip height (5) exceeds the specification, grind the valve tip until it is within specification. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . Make sure the measurement is taken from the cylinder head surface (7) to the top of the valve stem (2).
- If removed, install the spring seat and valve guide seal over the valve guide. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, INSTALLATION .NOTE:
Reassemble the valves springs into their original locations. If the valves or valve seats have been refinished, verify that the valve spring installed height is within specification. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the valve spring(s). Refer to SPRING(S), VALVE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the cylinder head(s). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .