Installing Valve Lifters And Camshafts

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Fig 1: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Camshafts

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Lubricate the valve lifter wells.
NOTE:
If the cylinder head has been replaced, the valve clearance must be adjusted. See Valve clearance .
Install all valve lifters
Lubricate the camshaft bearing positions
Install the intake camshaft. Ensure that the groove at the back of the camshaft is above an imaginary center line
Position the exhaust camshaft. Ensure that the groove at the back of the camshaft is below an imaginary center line.