Cylinder #4 Problems

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03-23-2017, 10:38 AM

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jyeung528

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Originally Posted by Slowcrash_101

The timing chain connects the crank to an idler gear which in turn drives the cams. The chain is not attached to the cam gears, thank the Lord. It adds a bit of friction but makes the cam timing more precise.

i agree, the lord was watching out for us on this one.

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03-30-2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowcrash_101

yep what he said

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04-05-2017, 09:47 AM

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I noticed the exhaust valve stem seals have been updated more than once. Can anyone offer any input as to material change, etc?

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04-05-2017, 11:21 AM

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Aside from the new ones a being a brick color vs the old ones that were a puke green, I have no clue.

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04-16-2017, 12:26 PM

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When I did my retainers I just put the piston @ TDC, the valve merely drops a few mm only, no need for air or rope or anything, you will not lose you valve if at TDC

I am about to do this job, will try your method using TDC, did you have enough clearance to put the keepers on with the valve dropped down abit?

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04-17-2017, 04:14 AM

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I am about to do this job, will try your method using TDC, did you have enough clearance to put the keepers on with the valve dropped down abit?

You need the rope trick if you use the hammer tool because it's almost impossible to use if the valve drops a mm or two. If you use the screw tool that mounts on the head, then you can just let the valve drop on top of the TDC piston. Because you can compress the spring enough to clear the valve stem tip.

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