Workshop Manual

14.11 CLEANING OF VALVES AND RELATED PARTS

14.11 CLEANING OF VALVES A ND RELATED PARTS

Clean the valves and parts as f ollows:

EYE INJURY

To avoid injury from ﬂying debris when using compressed

air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or safety

goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure.

1. Using proper eye protection, clean all of the disassembled parts with fuel oil and dry

with compressed air.

2. Clean the carbon from the valve stems and wash the valves with fuel oil.

3. Clean the valve guide bore to remove all gum and carbon deposits use bore brush (J–5437

or equivalent) for this procedure.

NOTICE:

If a valve is removed through a stem seal, the stem seal must be

replaced.

All information subject to change without notice.