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Wisconsin — Rocker Arm Cover Reassembly

Maintenance · rocker arm covers

From a Wisconsin service manual covering: FM-X4B7D, V-460D, V-461D, V-465D, V460D, V461D, V465, Y-128-S1, YB-85A. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. Check gasket face at rounded end for paint accumulation; scrape off any hump.
  2. Smooth scraped area with emery cloth or steel wool.
  3. Clean gasket faces on cylinder head and rocker arm covers.
  4. Spread a thin coat of Perma-Tex into cover to hold gasket in place.
  5. Use new gaskets.
  6. Mount cover to cylinder head.

Tools required

  • emery cloth or steel wool Amazon

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Source: Wisconsin service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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