Hi everyone, first post on the site, hopefully I put it in the right spot. I had a question, or rather a cry for help regarding my first attempt at changing a head gasket on a 1979 CB650 that I bought last week.
The GOOD news is, the new gasket is in place and the cylinder head is bolted back on to the correct torque according to the shop manual I have. The problem I'm having though is getting the cylinder head cover on, or rocker cover, I've seen it called both names in different places. At first I couldn't figure out why it didn't seem to fit at all anymore, but then noticed in the manual that I need to back the valve adjustment screws off before putting it back on, and then doing a valve adjustment.
The problem is, I can't get any of the 8 lock nuts on the adjustment screws to budge at all. I'm afraid if I give it any more force I'll wind up bending something or the cover will go flying off the table or some similar wild thing.
Are there any tips or techniques I could use in order to get this done? I just bought the bike last week and am anxious to get to riding it again. Thanks in advance!
