Valve ball pin replacement

[wwheeler]

I need to replace some loose ball pins and have discovered that only the entire assembly with the base is available. When doing a search, there seems to be some concern about oil leakage associated with removing the ball pin base. I could remove the ball pin from the new assembly and just use that new piece in the old pin base but that doesn't seem right somehow.

Any tips and/or warnings about replacing the whole assembly? This might be good to add to the new "valve adjustment tour" in the tech manual.

Thanks as always for the help!

[Raymond]

If you're careful, it shouldn't be a problem.  Just be very, very careful not to screw-up the threads in the aluminum head.  Be sure the threads are absolutely clean before installing.  I used thread sealer on one that I had to replace and it hasn't leaked since.