Cylinder Head: Inspection

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Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head Flatness

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1 - FEELER GAUGE

2 - STRAIGHT EDGE

Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). Check in several places using a straight edge (2) and feeler gauges (1).

Fig 2: Checking Wear on Valve Guide-Typical
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Inspect camshaft bearing journals for scoring.
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 (1), middle (2) and bottom (3). (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) . Replace cylinder head if they are not within specification.