Hold the head bottom side up, and use thumb pressure to remove the exhaust valve seat assembly.
NOTE: If the exhaust valve seat assembly can
not be removed by thumb pressure, use valve seat puller, Part Number 3822674. A press and air compressor seat removal tool, Part Number 3377416, can be used to remove the exhaust valve seat.
Remove the o-ring seal from the exhaust valve seat or head. Remove the exhaust valve.
Remove the compression spring and wear plate from the head.
When using solvents, acids, or alkaline materials for cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Wear goggles and protective clothing.
Soak the parts in a kerosene emulsion-based cleaner designed to remove carbon. The cleaner
must have a pH of 9.5 or less to avoid turning aluminum parts black. The cleaner manufacturer or supplier
must be contacted about solution concentration, temperature, and soak time.
Use valve spring tester, Part Number 3375182, to check the intake, exhaust, and unloader valve springs. Replace any springs that do not meet specifications.
NOTE: Holset Engineering Co., Inc. recommends that new springs be installed.
Reference the Compressor Spring Force Specifications chart shown below.
Install the wear plate and compression spring in the head as shown.
Install the exhaust valve on the exhaust valve seat.
Install the o-ring seal on the seat.
Use clean 15W-40 oil to lubricate the o-ring seals.
Use hand pressure to install the exhaust valve assembly in the head.
NOTE: For SS-296 and ST-676 air compressor models, a press and air compressor seat installation tool, Part Number 3377415, can be used. Exhaust valve seat puller, Part Number 3822674, can also be used to install the valve seat.
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