LAB #9Valve Head replacement

• Insert the valve. Make sure that the cap goes on the intake valve.

• Insert the springs.• Insert the keeper.

Valve Spring

• DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE ROCKER ARM. Push the rocker arm into place.

Head Gasket

• If the head gasket is in good condition. Carefully place the head gasket onto the block.

Cylinder Head

• Carefully install the cylinder head onto the engine block.

• With a 10mm socket snug the four bolts holding the head onto the block.

Torquing Head

• Using an inch pound torque wrench, tighten the head bolts using the three step method

• outlined below:• First step - tighten the head bolts to 75 in. lbs.• Second step - tighten the head bolts to 150 in. lbs.• Third step - tighten the head bolts to 220 in. lbs.

Push Rods

• Install the push rods into the slot in the cylinder head. On the back side of the rocker arms. Making sure you seat it in the valve tappet.

• Rotate the crankshaft so you can get the rocker arm installed on the push rod.

Valve Cover Gasket

• Carefully install valve cover gasket make sure it is not ripped.

Install Valve Cover

• Install valve cover.• Make sure the flange on the is on the same

side as the armature.

Valve Cover• With a 10mm socket and using the x

tightening sequence, tighten the four valve cover bolts. Torqued to 100”#