Engine Service Manual

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Disassembly/Inspection and Service
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Remove Intake Manifold and Rectifi er-Regulator
1. Remove screws securing intake manifold to cylinder
heads. Note which screws hold wiring clamp(s).
2. On engines equipped with Smart-Choke
™
,
disconnect choke unloader linkage from carburetor.
Unless air vane defl ector is damaged or
malfunctioning, disassembly from intake manifold is
not necessary.
3. Remove intake manifold and O-rings. Leave wiring
harness attached to manifold.
Cylinder Head Components
A
B
C
I
E
F
G
H
D
K
L
M
N
J
P
O
A Gasket B Valve C Cylinder Head D Valve Spring Cap
E Valve Stem Seal F Valve Spring G Valve Spring Keeper H Stud
I Spark Plug J Guide Plate K Push Rod L Rocker Arm
M Rocker Arm Pivots N Adjusters O Washer P Valve Cover
4. Remove screws securing rectifi er-regulator to
backing plate and disconnect plug.
5. Use tip of a small screwdriver or similar small fl at
tool to bend locking tang, then remove B+ (center
lead) from terminal plug. This will allow intake
manifold to be removed with wiring harness intact.