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Samura Head Question 1.3L
« on: September 09, 2009, 05:59:54 PM »
im installing a head gasket on my 88 tin top and i want to put new valve seals in and lap the valves i was wondering if you just take out the phillips screws to get the rocker assembly off... also my most important question is i am missing two of those philips screws am i suposed to have those or what? Thanks in advance!
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 07:31:11 PM »
If you are not missing at least one cam screw, you should check your VIN to make sure you own a Samurai!

Generally speaking, those screws end up in some out-of-the-way place in the top of the head or in the oil pan after a harrowing trip down an oil gallery.

My first article at izook.com was on this topic...  here it is:

http://www.izook.com/tech/samurai/engine/screws/screws.htm

Written waaaay back in 2004...

(Amazingly enough, this article was not in the Ack's FAQ database until a few moments ago...)

I hope that it helps!
« Last Edit: September 09, 2009, 07:35:04 PM by ack »
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 07:51:34 PM »
So that answers my question that i do need them in there! thanks alot my next question is how do you get to the valves just take those phillips out then i get to the keepers and springs right?
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2009, 07:22:17 AM »
That answer to removing the valves is found in the Factory Service Manual.  Do a search for fsm at Ack's FAQ (see link in signature, below).

Select either of the Samurai Factory Service Manuals available - although I would pick the '88 version as it is broken up into three parts so you don't have to download the whole thing.
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2009, 08:23:26 AM »
I think its time for the video!!!!  Coming soon to a You- Tube near you "Samurai tear down and build up 101" . Ive actually planned this for a while, I'll get started. Maybe ACK will sponsor???? ;D
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2009, 12:08:56 PM »
I don't know about sponsoring ( I haven't got a dime to spend on producing a video) but I am more than willing to put the resulting youtube into the FAQ database!

You might find a sponsor in one of the vendors who sells rebuild kits.
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2009, 04:31:59 PM »
I've worked on alot of samurai motors and I've only ever found one that had all those phillips screws. They all miss at least one and most two. Good luck with your build.
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2009, 09:38:27 AM »
Thanks for the help so quick i should get my gasket set in the mail today! So if im not mistaking i just unscrew all of the phillips and lossen the valve adjustment screws and the rocker pivit should slide right out?
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2009, 09:54:09 AM »
you will need to remove w/ a impact style phillips ( 3/8 style handle you hit with a hammer). as you hit the handle turn the screw, you will strip all of them if you try to just remove. Those screws are factory installed w/ loctite. You also need to insure you install them w/ loctite. Common rookie mistake is to just tighten, resulting in the common loss of 2 or 3 or all 10.
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2009, 08:50:02 PM »
Don't use too much loctite or it will drip into the rails. Some people stack the screws in place as well. I used red loctite as well as setting the screws with the impact driver.
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Re: Samura Head Question 1.3L
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2009, 10:22:40 AM »
Quote from: For-Sale on September 11, 2009, 09:38:27 AM
Thanks for the help so quick i should get my gasket set in the mail today! So if im not mistaking i just unscrew all of the phillips and lossen the valve adjustment screws and the rocker pivit should slide right out?


REAL IMPORTANT!

The head gasket can be installed two ways - one of them is SERIOUSLY WRONG!

Be very careful when installing it so that you do not cover any oil passages between the block and the head!
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