Cylinder Head: Inspection
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- Check the cylinder head for warping with a straight edge (2) and feeler gauge (1).
- Cylinder head must be flat within specification. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Verify that the valve tappets move freely in their bores and that they have been rotating.
- Inspect camshaft bearing journals for scoring.
- Remove carbon and varnish deposits from inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
- Inspect the following components and verify that they are within specification : Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Camshafts
- Valve Tappets
- Springs
- Valve Seats
- Valve Guides
- Valves