The Cylinder Head; Removing The Cylinder Head - Royal Enfield Bullet RES 500 Service Manual

CHAPTER 6
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ENGINE WORK
T H E CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the Cylinder Head
Begin your top overhaul by setting the machine on the center stand or support it vertically using a sturdy system
of blocks. With the fuel valve shut off, drain the carburetor by removing the jet access nut at the bottom of the
float bowl. Disconnect the fuel line at the fuel valve, and remove the fuel tank. Remove the top of the carbure-
tor, leaving the throttle cable connected, and tape or wire
it
to the handlebars out of harm's way. Detach the air
cleaner from the carburetor, and remove the carburetor from the engine by disconnecting the rubber mounting
spigot. Examine the spigot
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these are a common site of failure, and you may decide to make a new one of
these your first addition to your list of parts to secure. You may even choose one of the more common alterna-
tives, such as a piece of radiator hose from an automotive supply house.
Remove the exhaust system as a single piece, by removing the front engine plate nut which holds the forward
pipe bracket in place, the muffler bracket at the rear, and any other fixings in between. Place the exhaust system
on a safe place
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remember
it
will be some time before you need it again, so make a note of where you put it.
This discussion will make reference to the drawing from page 59, the diagram below, as well as the parts diagram
on page
77.
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