TM 5-3895-346-14
VALVE ROCKER COVER
ENGINE OVERHAUL
VALVE ROCKER COVER
The valve rocker cover assembly (Fig. 1) completely encloses the valve and injector rocker arm compartment
at the top of the cylinder head. The top of the cylinder head is sealed against oil leakage by a gasket located in
the flanged edge of the cover.
An option plate is inserted in a retainer (Fig. 1) attached to the cover on each in-line engine.
The valve rocker cover assembly on certain engines may include a breather assembly or an oil filler, depending
upon the engine application.
Remove and Install Valve Rocker Cover
Clean the valve rocker cover before removing it from the engine to avoid dust or dirt from entering the valve
mechanism. Then remove the -valve cover screws and lift the cover straight up from the cylinder head. Use a
new gasket when reinstalling the cover.
Figure 1. Typical Valve Rocker Cover Assembly
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