Valve Seat Inspection; Valve Seat Reconditioning - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD & VALVE TRAIN

Valve Seat Inspection

1. Remove carbon deposits from valves and seats.

2. Inspect valve face for burning, pitting or uneven

contact. (Fig. 1)

Valve Seat Centered. No Pitting or Damage.

Refer to width specifications.

NOTE: Valves cannot be ground. If valve face is

burned or badly worn, replace the valve.

3. Apply a light coating of machinist's layout fluid or paste

to valve face.

4. Install valve into valve guide.

5. Tap valve several times to make a clear impression on

the valve face. Do not rotate valve.

6. Remove valve and measure contact area (valve seat

7. If valve seat is incorrect, recondition as needed.

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NOTE: Valve seat reconditioning should be performed

by a technician proficient in cylinder head reconditioning

techniques using grinding stones. The use of carbide

cutters is not recommended. Follow recommendations of

the manufacturer of the valve seat reconditioning

equipment being used. Do not grind seats more than

necessary to provide proper seat width and contact point

on valve face.

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