Service Manual

ENGINE TOP END 5-7
Cylinder Head
Push Rod Removal
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Set each cylinder at T.D.C of power stroke.
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Remove the rocker covers (see Cylinder Head Assembly Removal).
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Loosen the valve clearance adjusting nuts [A].
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Move the rocker arms [B] to clear the push rod upper ends.
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Pull out the push rods.
NOTE
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Mark the push rods so they can be installed in their original position
during assembly.
Push Rod Installation
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Set each cylinder at T.D.C of power stroke.
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Install the push rods [A] in their original positions on each cylinder.
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To Install the push rod in the correct position on the tappet [B], insert
the push rod so end of the push rod is sliding down [C] along inside
wall [D] of the crankcase and position the push rod end onto the
tappet.
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Check that both intake and exhaust push rods on each cylinder are at
lowest position on the cam lobes [E], if not, turn the flywheel clockwise
one turn (360
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) and reset each cylinder at T.D.C of power stroke in.
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Be sure the end of the push rods are correctly seated on the tappets.
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Tighten the valve clearance adjusting nuts.
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Check and adjust the valve clearance.