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Valve Guides

  1. Measure valve stem-to-guide clearance. Valve guides must be reamed for oversize valves if stem-to-guide oil clearance exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Valves are available in .015" (.38 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) oversize.
  2. Valve guides may also be bored out and replaced with a service guide if oversized valves are not available or guide is damaged. Ream valve guides until proper stem-to-guide oil clearance exists.