Camshaft Carrier Removal; Rocker Arm & Shaft Inspection - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

Camshaft Carrier Removal

NOTE: Keep mated parts together. Mark parts as
required to keep them in order.
1. Loosen camshaft carrier / cylinder head nuts (A) 1/2
turn at a time using a cross pattern until loose.
2. Remove carrier nuts and washers, then remove carrier
with camshaft and rocker arms as an assembly.
3. Note markings "F" or "R" on drive end of camshafts.
Front and Rear cylinder heads use different camshafts.
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CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE TRAIN
Rocker Arm & Shaft Inspection
1. Remove button head screw (B) and pin (C). Slide
camshaft out of carrier.
2. Remove dog point screws (D) and tap rocker shafts out
of carrier.
3. Visually inspect rocker arms and rocker arm shafts for
A
wear, scoring, or damage.
4. Inspect all oil passages and clean thoroughly. Use only
clean solvent. Do not allow debris to contaminate
hydraulic lifters or rocker arms.
5. Rocker arm should fit tightly on shaft without excessive
play, and rotate smoothly on shaft without binding.
6. Check roller for radial movement. Roller should have
no noticeable radial movement (E).
7. Apply light pressure to roller with a flat piece of bar
stock and draw the stock over the roller while observing
movement. Roller should not stop, drag, or bind.
8. Measure O.D. of each rocker arm shaft (F) and
compare to specification.
9. Measure I.D. of each rocker arm (G).
10. Subtract rocker arm shaft O.D. from its matching
rocker arm I.D. to determine clearance. Compare to
specification on page 7.3.
11. Replace parts worn beyond service limits.
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