Cylinder Head: Valves
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Grind valve face to 44° angle. Ensure head diameter, valve face runout, stem diameter and valve margin are within specification. See VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- Oversize valves are available in .008" (.20 mm) and .016" (.41 mm). When servicing valve stem tip, DO NOT remove more than .010" (.25) from end of valve stem.