Camshaft Endplay

Check camshaft endplay with a feeler gauge. If endplay exceeds 0.001 - 0.007" (0.03 - 0.18 mm), replace camshaft thrust plate.

Fig 1: Using Feeler Gauge to Check Camshaft Endplay

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VALVE TIMING

Engine

INTAKE

EXHAUST

Open (BTDC)

Close (ABDC)

Open (BBDC)

Close (ATDC)

2685 cc⁽¹⁾

14°

54°

14°

2685 cc⁽²⁾

26°

66°

26°

⁽¹⁾	With.020" (.51 mm) clearance between heel of camshaft and rocker pad.

⁽²⁾	With.015" (.38 mm) clearance between heel of camshaft and rocker pad.