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3-8.
VALVE REMOVAL AND REPAIR (Con’t).
NOTE
Components of exhaust valve (3) assemblies and intake valve (2)
assemblies are similar, except that exhaust valve uses rotater (11) and
intake valve uses cap (11 ).
Ensure that location of each valve (12) and valve components are
tagged as they are removed to ensure that they are installed in same
port during installation.
2.
Remove rotater (11) or cap (11). Remove shield (8) and valve spring (6) with damper (7).
Remove oil seal (9) and valve spring shim (5). Remove valve (12). Discard oil seal.
b.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1.
Clean valve (12) using buffing wheel.
2.
Inspect valves (12) for burned heads, cracked faces, and damaged stems. Repair if burned or
cracked. (See REPAIR, step 1) Replace valves if damaged. if repair will not bring cracked valve
within specifications, replace valve.
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