valve cover removal

[SONNY]

I cant find a thread that answers my question,---so here goes.
need to check/reset the valves on my cultivator cub. --question is: does the side cover come off without having to take the manifold/carb/etc off? --- I'm sure it been answered before but I cant find it! Thanks!

[Bob McCarty]

Yes.

[staninlowerAL]

Yes.

I've found the space to be pretty tight especially at the rear end next to the TC lines but as Bob said it can be done. I've resorted to a small wedge between the lines and the block to get just a wee bit more room to slide the cover forward (toward the radiator). When the gasket has to be replaced it's easier to get it to stay in place if a thin bead of sealer (I like Permatex) is used and allowed to "set" before re-installing the cover. This positions the gasket in the proper position and keeps it from falling off when working in the tight space. This is the way I did it a few months ago when I replaced the leaking gasket on my '57 LoBoy. JMHO

[Frozenstate]

I have used weatherstrip adhesive to hold cork gaskets in place for years. Dries quick, holds tight.

[NJ Farmer]

3M Yellow WeatherStrip Adhesive is the best.

Apply coat on both surfaces and let dry....then apply a thin coat and put gasket on cover. It will bind for a very long time!

NJ Farmer

[SONNY]

Figured it would be tight IF even possible! Thanks guys! I need to see if the re-setting will even do the job---might end up having to grind the valves --- it sounds like plug missing but pull the wires off and all 4 make a difference, ---- so gotta be a intake valve too tight/burned/warped. ---- this tractor was sitting in the shed untouched for 6 years, so figured I would have problems.
Mike put all new plugs, and complete ignition stuff in it along with new 6-v battery for me,---cub starts fine right off the bat , runs good, just sounds like an intake valve too tight.
A job for stiff fingers that I dont look forward to! LOL! Thanks guys!