5. Inspection and servicing of basic engine parts
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5) Assembling valve springs.
The side with the smaller pitch (painted
yellow) should face down (cylinder head).
Note:
The pitch of the valve spring is not even.
The side with the smaller pitch (yellow)
should face down (cylinder head) when
assembled.
6) Spring retainer and spring cotter
Inspect the inside face of the spring retainer,
the outside surface of the spring cotter, the
contact area of the spring cotter inside
surface and the notch in the head of the
valve stem. Replace the spring retainer and
spring cotter when the contact area is less
than 70%, or when the spring cotter has been
recessed because of wear.
Down side
Up side
Small pitch side (yellow)
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