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Cylinder Head: Installation

  1. Thoroughly clean all gasket surfaces and install new gasket. Place cylinder head in position and replace vacuum control line bracket. Install seven cylinder head external nuts finger tight and replace push rods.
  2. Replace rocker arm assembly, securing nuts finger tight. Tighten 11 cylinder head nuts a turn at a time in sequence. Tighten four rocker arm assembly nuts and reverse removal procedure for remaining items.
VALVES

Engine & Valve Head Diam. In. (mm) Face Angle Seat Angle Seat Width In. (mm) Stem Diameter In. (mm) Stem Clearance In. (mm) Valve Lift In. (mm)
1963-72               
1798 cc              
  Intake 1.562-1.567 (39-67-38.80) 45 1/2° 45 1/2° .089 (2.26) .3422-.3427 (8.69-8.70) .0015-.0025 (.04-.06) .3645 (9.26)
  Exhaust 1.343-1.348 (34.11-34.24) 45 1/2° 45 1/2° .084 (2.13) .3417-.3422 (8.68-8.69) .002-.003 (.05-.08) .3645 (9.26)
1973               
1798 cc              
  Intake 1.625-1.630 (41.28-41.48) 45 1/2° 45 1/2° .089 (2.26) .3429-.3434 (8.71-8.72) .0008-.0018 (.02-.05) .3645 (9.26)
  Exhaust 1.343-1.348 (34.11-34.24) 45 1/2° 45 1/2° .084 (2.13) .3417-.3422 (8.68-8.69) .002-.003 (.05-.08) .3645 (.026)