ENGINE
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BOTTOM END AISASSEMBLY
6. Place retainer on spring and install valve spring compressor.
Compress spring only enough to allow split keeper installation
to prevent loss of spring tension. Install split keepers with the
gap even on both sides.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining valve.
8. When all valves are installed, tap lightly with soft-faced
hammer on the end of the valves to seat the split keepers.
VALVE SEALING TEST
1. Clean and dry the combustion chamber area.
2. Pour a small amount of cleaning solvent into each port and
check for leakage around each valve.
The valve seats should hold fluid with no seepage.
CYLINDER REMOVAL
Follow engine disassembly procedures to remove valve cover,
camshaft and rocker arms, and cylinder head.
1. Remove coolant tube from cylinder.
2. Tap cylinder lightly with a plastic hammer in reinforced
areas only until loose.
4. Rock cylinder forward and backward and lift it from the
crankcase, supporting piston and connecting rod. Support
piston with Piston Support Block.