Got another one. A 416 this time.

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Valve covers and bolts bead blasted and painted.

Sealing washers cleaned and sanded smooth.

 

 

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Valves were pulled and lapped until a nice contact pattern was established.

 

Valve clearance set (0.005 intake, 0.013 exhaust)

 

I used this stepped feeler gauge set that makes it so easy, just use the stepped down part to set gap and the thicker part should not fit in.

 

I use these thin wrenches to adjust the tappets.

 

 

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Valve covers installed and bolts torqued to 18 in/lb

 

I used this 1/4" drive torque wrench and these gaskets.

 

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Block cleaned and degreased.

I did not scrape too much as I was afraid of scratching it.

Head bolt threads were chased with a tap to be sure they were clear for proper torque.

 

Head bolts and gaskets ready.

 

Head bolts were lightly oiled both on the threads and under the head then the head was loosely bolted on.

Head was then torqued to 60 in/lb then 120 in/lb then to final torque of 160 in/lb following the sequence in the engine manual.

 

 

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Terry's fantastic decals came in today for both this 416 and the 42"RD deck I refurbished this past summer.

 

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

[ebinmaine 74,404]

Niiiiice!!

 

 

7 minutes ago, cleat said:

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

 

Absolutely agreed!

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,063]

3 hours ago, cleat said:

Terry's fantastic decals came in today for both this 416 and the 42"RD deck I refurbished this past summer.

 

 

My tractors would be so incomplete looking without Terry's decals.

Thanks again Terry.

 

Definitely, I’m on my third tractor with decals coming from him. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.