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Tools Required

J 8062 Valve Spring Compressor

This engine uses a 39 mm (1.53 in) stellite faced exhaust valve and an intake valve that is 46 mm (1.81 in). Intake and exhaust valves with oversize stems are available in 0.09 mm (0.03 in) and 0.39 mm (0.153 in) oversize.


    Object Number: 59973  Size: SH
  1. Remove the valve keys using the following procedure:
  2. 1.1. Compress the valve springs with the J 8062 .
    1.2. Remove the valve keys.
    1.3. Remove the J 8062 .
  3. Remove the following components:
  4. • The caps from the intake valves
    • The rotators from the exhaust valves
    • The shields
    • The O-rings
    • The valve springs with the dampers and the shims
  5. Remove the exhaust valve seals.
  6. Remove the valves.
  7. Place the valves in a rack and return the valves to the original positions during assembly.

  8. Object Number: 66585  Size: SH
  9. Drive out the prechambers with a small nylon or brass drift inserted through the injection nozzle hole. The prechambers use high temperature super alloy materials. Replace the prechambers with the correct part number for this series of engine.