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How to change valve seals without disassembling the cylinder head … 18 Feb 2023 04:36 #880371

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There are several points that must be successful when pressurizing the cylinder while changing the valve seal, so you have a good point there «DFIGPZ» When disassembling the cylinder head, you have both opportunities to check more details and make improvements :)
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How to change valve seals without disassembling the cylinder head … 18 Feb 2023 05:00 #880372

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Not sure if you saw the edit to my last post ref pressurising multiple cylinders to prevent rotation - ultimately a full strip would allow re-seating of the valves and inspection of the chain idlers but it is " do-able"

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How to change valve seals without disassembling the cylinder head … 18 Feb 2023 06:11 #880376

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Yes, I read your post and it is possible to run pressure on two cylinders at same time … You also don't have to dismantle the exhaust and carburetors.
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How to change valve seals without disassembling the cylinder head … 18 Feb 2023 08:15 #880383

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I lock the rear wheel by stepping forcefully on the rear brake pedal, then take a piece of tie wire and tie the pedal down (usually to the frame) in that position.
For tie wire I use #12 solid copper insulated electrical wire.
"Swim against the current, even a dead fish can go with the flow"-somebody (I forget Who)
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How to change valve seals without disassembling the cylinder head … 19 Feb 2023 03:49 #880420

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Seen my dad do the "rope" trick on car engines. Never failed.

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