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CAMSHAFT, ROCKER ARMS AND VALVES
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Measurement steps:
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Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) b to
the valve face.
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Install the valve into the cylinder head.
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Press the valve through the valve guide and
onto the valve seat to make a clear pattern.
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Measure the valve seat width. Where the
valve seat and valve face made contact,
blueing will have been removed.
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If the valve seat is too wide, too narrow, or
the seat is not centered, the valve seat must
be refaced.
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9.Lap:
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Valve face
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Valve seat
N
OTE:
After refacing the valve seat or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and
valve face should be lapped.
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Lapping steps:
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Apply a coarse lapping compound to the
valve face.
CAUTION:
Do not let the compound enter the gap
between the valve stem and the guide.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the valve
stem.
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Install the valve into the cylinder head.
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Turn the valve until the valve face and valve
seat are evenly polished, then clean off all of
the compound.
N
OTE:
For best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth
between your hands.