Flatness Measurement Procedure
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- Measure cylinder head for warpage with a straight edge and feeler gauge. A cylinder head block deck with warpage in excess of 0.002" (0.050 mm) within a 6.0" (150.0 mm) area must be repaired or replaced. A cylinder head intake manifold deck with warpage in excess of 0.003" (0.080 mm) must be repaired or replaced. See ENGINE BLOCK (PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS) table.
- See CYLINDER HEAD table, for resurfacing specifications.
- A cylinder head that requires excessive resurfacing must be replaced.