Checking The Valve Springs - Yamaha 2016 Grizzly yfm700gplg Service Manual

TIP
After replacing the cylinder head or replacing the
valve and valve guide, the valve seat and valve
face should be lapped.
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a. Apply a coarse lapping compound "a" to the
valve face.
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NOTICE
Do not let the lapping compound enter the
gap between the valve stem and the valve
guide.
b. Apply engine oil onto the valve stem.
c. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
d. Turn the valve until the valve face and valve
seat are evenly polished, then clean off all of
the lapping compound.
TIP
For the best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth be-
tween your hands.
e. Apply a fine lapping compound to the valve
face and repeat the above steps.
f. After every lapping procedure, be sure to
clean off all of the lapping compound from the
valve face and valve seat.
g. Apply blue layout fluid "b" onto the valve face.
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
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h. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
i. Press the valve through the valve guide and
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
j. Measure the valve seat width "c" again. If the
valve seat width is out of specification, reface
and lap the valve seat.
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CHECKING THE VALVE SPRINGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valve springs.
1. Measure:
• Valve spring tilt "a"
Out of specification → Replace the valve
spring.
5-32
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Spring tilt (intake)
1.7 mm (0.07 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust)
1.7 mm (0.07 in)
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