[BoSox483]

I have a question about my 1986 Honda TRX350. I had the valves replaced after the exhaust valves were found to be bent. I replaced the exhaust and the intake valves and have started putting it back together. When I went to put the valve cover back on, it is almost like it is pinching the cam and not letting it turn, because with the valve cover on, the cam wont turn. Almost like its locked up. when I take the cover off, it spins. I havent been able to find a gasket that goes between the head and the valve cover. Any ideas? Im kinda stumped.

Thanks

 

[shadetree]

I have a question about my 1986 Honda TRX350. I had the valves replaced after the exhaust valves were found to be bent. I replaced the exhaust and the intake valves and have started putting it back together. When I went to put the valve cover back on, it is almost like it is pinching the cam and not letting it turn, because with the valve cover on, the cam wont turn. Almost like its locked up. when I take the cover off, it spins. I havent been able to find a gasket that goes between the head and the valve cover. Any ideas? Im kinda stumped.

Thanks

did you loosen the valves before you tried to set the valve cover on ?..if not..your valves are to tight..and stoping the cam from turning...added: the rocker box doesn't take a gasket..yamabond or hondabond to seal it.