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Title: tips before i put head back on
Post by: MikeM on September 04, 2014, 12:59:53 PM

about to replace the cylinder head any tips ?

just cylinder head and cover

Title: Re: tips before i put head back on
Post by: Bryanj on September 04, 2014, 04:29:27 PM

Only get it super clean and the rubber bands on the rocker arms mate

Title: Re: tips before i put head back on
Post by: MikeM on September 04, 2014, 06:49:36 PM

what about oiling parts etc

Title: Re: tips before i put head back on
Post by: Johnwebley on September 04, 2014, 07:25:59 PM

my own preference is to lightly oil the bores before installing the head,
make sure the "O" rings are fitting with the head gasket,
once bolted down,use CLEAN oil in the cam bearings,and squirt through the valve springs,and you can fill the troughs so the cams
are lubed,
any excess will drain into the sump,

once fully assembled ,it is worth spinning the motor over till the oil pressure light goes out,

this may come under the heading of "teaching granny to suck eggs"

but you did ask