Cylinder Head: Inspection

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Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). See Fig 1.
Inspect camshaft bearing journals for scoring.

Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head Flatness
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1 - FEELER GAUGE

2 - STRAIGHT EDGE
Remove carbon and varnish deposits from inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
Using a small hole gauge and a micrometer, measure valve guides in 3 places top, middle and bottom. See Fig 2. (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) Replace guides if they are not within specification.
Check valve guide height. See Fig 3.

Fig 2: Checking Wear on Valve Guide-Typical

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1 - TOP

2 - MIDDLE

3 - BOTTOM

4 - CUT AWAY VIEW OF VALVE GUIDE MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

Fig 3: Valve Guide Height

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1 - VALVE GUIDE

2 - 13.25 - 13.75 MM (0.521 - 0.541 IN.)

3 - SPRING SEAT