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Bullet 500 Electra x cylinder head
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:35 pm
by dave51
Hi been trying to remove the cylinder head on my bullet to change valves etc. Found the valve cams were not as expected so can't see how to undo the 2 remaining cylinder head nuts - can't get a socket on them. Anyone had the same problem or found a way to do this?
Be grateful for any suggestions.
Bullet 500 Electra x cylinder head
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:58 pm
by Robin
Hi Dave. If you cannot reach them because the rockers are in the way, loosen the tappets first, then remove the push rods and pull the rockers out. If you can not undo them because your socket does not reach down far enough, get an extension for your socket.
Bullet 500 Electra x cylinder head
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:32 pm
by dave51
Many thanks Robin, push rod removal then rockers and was the way to get the socket on straight on the head bolts (preserved the nuts as well)
Thanks again
Bullet 500 Electra x cylinder head
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:41 pm
by Norm
Dave,
I assume you found the wave washers when you removed the rockers?