Begin with a clean, machined head with surfaces and guides that are to spec. Using compressed air, blow out passages to ensure cleanliness.
Lay out your parts, checking spring is right side up and all parts are accounted for. Check valve seat for surface quality.
1. Install valve stem seals.
2. Insert lubricated valve.
3. Lubricate area then place spring and spring retainer in position.
4. Using valve spring compressor, place keepers (using grease as "glue") then slowly back off to seat valve.
5. Test that valve is installed correctly by hammering end with a rubber mallet.
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| Starting to lay out all my parts: here are valve spring retainers, springs, and valves |
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| Springs with retainers; keepers; valve stem seals; valves |
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| The head resting on the blue-towel covered work bench |
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| Blob of grease on my non-dominant hand for lubing valve stem and holding the keepers |
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| The head has been assembled (but not yet wiped off) |
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