Inspection and Repair of Valve Tappets.

TM 9-2815-210-34-2-2

I n s p e c t i o n and Repair of Valve Tappets.

T u r n crankcase (2) right side up.

C h e c k that 12 valve tappet bores (1) have no nicks, scratches or burrs and

t h a t they are not scored. F i x small nicks, scratches and burrs with a fine

mill rat tail file or crocus cloth.

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near an

o p e n flame. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when sol-

v e n t i s u s e d . U s e only in well-ventilated places.

Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel and

d a m a g e to equipment.

C h e c k that 12 valve tappets (3) have no nicks, scratches or burrs and that

t h e y a r e n o t s c o r e d . F i x small nicks, scratches, burrs, and scoring with a

f i n e mill file or crocus cloth dipped in dry cleaning solvent. If any tappet is

b a d l y scored or damaged, throw it away and get a new one.

NOTE

Valve tappets (3) that are discolored from overheating

w i l l look blue.

C h e c k that 12 valve tappets (3) are not discolored from overheating. If any

v a l v e tappet is discolored from overheating, throw it away and get a new one.

C h e c k that pushrod sockets in 12 tappets (3) are not damaged. If pushrod

s o c k e t in any valve tappet is damaged, throw away valve tappet and get a new

one.

C h e c k that bottom of 12 valve tappets (3) shows an even wear pattern all the

w a y a r o u n d . I f bottom of any tappet is worn or scuffed more on one side,

throw it away and get a new one.

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