Cylinder Head And Valve Conditioning - MerCruiser 305 CID (5.0L) Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
9. Follow procedures in SECTION 6A or 6B of this manual:
Seawater Cooled Models: Provide for adequate water supply to seawater pickup (see
SECTION 6A).
Closed Cooled Models: Refill closed cooling section (see SECTION 6B), and provide ade-
quate water supply to seawater pickup.
Ensure that cooling water supply is available before starting the engine.
10. Start engine.
11. Set timing.
12. Set idle speed.
13. Check for leaks.

Cylinder Head and Valve Conditioning

Disassembly
1. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring and remove valve locks. Slowly
2. Remove all valve components.
3. Remove valves from cylinder head and place in a rack, for reassembly in their original
Index
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release tool.
a - Valve Spring Compressor (J-8062)
locations.
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
CAUTION
a
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