I am wondering about the 8 black bolts on top of the cylinder head for this motor. What are they for and they are all loose on the head that i have. what is their purpose and should they be tight or loose? Also on the first cylinder, two of the valves are sticking out like a mm or 2 . how do i correct this problem. I dont know how to get a picture up but i hope someone can help me out with this problem.
DO i need to get new valves? anyone know a deal on them Thanks

Semper fi

 

black bolts on top with 12mm heads are for the cam caps

valves sticking out????huh?

 

is your cam on the head??? if so then like 1/4 of the valves should be sticking out.... not just 2

 

like what was said before, those are the cam cap bolts. (DON"T LOSEN THEM WITHOUT A TORQUE WRENCH HANDLY)


You can host your pictures at http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com
when you go to post, either post the link or click on the Image button and insert the link between the two IMGs.

 

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ahhh.....valves are open. Yes, they will be opened is the cam is bolted in

 

so sohuld i tighten up the bolts for the cam? thanks for all your help

 

According to specs. YOu need to get a picture shared first! So that we can truly verifiy what we think your describing.

See my post above for directions on how to do it.