Installing Valve Lifters And Camshafts
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When installing a new cylinder head, the valve clearance must be set. See Valve clearance, setting / adjusting .
Lubricate the valve guide wells.
Install all valve lifters
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Make sure that the lifters end up in the same position as before.
Lubricate the camshaft bearing seats.
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.