John Deere Valve Service Manual The first two bushings can be reached from the front of the engine. The PTO assembly and flywheel must be removed to service the rear bushings. When new bushings are instal/ed, be sure that the elongated oil holes are to the top and are aligned with the oil holes in the cylinder block.
John Deere Valve User Manual During disassembly, inspect the valve train for the following malfunctions and causes. Worn guides can allow a clearance of 0.006 in. (0.15 mm) and still be acceptable. Worn guides may be knurled to return them to specified clearance if valve-to-guide clearance is 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) or less. If clearance exceeds 0.010 in. (0.25 mm), install oversize valves.
John Deere Owners Manual Installing Oversize Inserts In some cases, the outside diameter of the valve seat bore may become damaged and require machining.In this case, oversize inserts are available in 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) oversize only.
- Remove valve seats withJDE-41296 ValveSeat Puller.
- Machine seat diameter to 1.7585 to 1.7595 in. (44.67 to 44.69 mm).
- Replace inserts as previously indicated.