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Cleaning and Visual Inspection

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    NOTE: It is important that the cylinder head be thoroughly cleaned prior to taking cylinder head distortion measurements. Failure to remove carbon deposits or other material from measurement areas will result in inaccurate measurements.
  1. Clean the cylinder head. For additional information, refer to CYLINDER HEAD CLEANING  in this service information.

    Cylinder Head Distortion Check 

    NOTE: Staining of the metal surface is normal and does not affect sealing ability.
    NOTE: Witness marks or indentations in the cylinder head resulting from the head gasket fire rings are normal and do not affect sealing ability.
    NOTE: Do not measure for cylinder head distortion along the length, across the full width, or across a diagonal of the cylinder head. These types of measurement will provide inaccurate results.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Distortion Measuring Width
    G07480782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Measure only the outboard surface of the cylinder head, from the push rod openings to the outer edge of the cylinder head.
    2. NOTE: When checking the 13 locations on the combustion chamber sealing surface, keep the Feeler Gauge Set away from the valve area as they may lead to incorrect measurement.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Distortion Checking Locations
    G07480783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Check for distortion only at the 13 locations shown in illustration.
    3. NOTE: Avoid running the tip of the Feeler Gauge Set into the Gauge Bar (or straightedge). This may cause damage to, or distort the tip of, the Feeler Gauge Set. The result may be inaccurate readings.
    NOTE: If the Gauge Bar is not available, use a calibrated straightedge that is calibrated by the manufacturer to be flat within 0.0127 mm (0.0005 in) per running foot length, such as a Snap-On® GA438A, or equivalent.
    Fig 3: Checking Cylinder Head Distortion
    G07480784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Place the 0.1 mm (0.003 in) feeler gauge on the cylinder head at one of the specified locations. Then place the Gauge Bar (or straightedge) on top of the feeler gauge. Lightly press on the center of the Gauge Bar (or straightedge) while checking the measurement.
  4. Attempt to pull the feeler gauge out from under the Gauge Bar (or straight edge).
    Fig 4: Pulling Feeler Gauge Out From Under Gauge Bar (Or Straight Edge)
    G07480785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: If a location is measured to be out of specification, verify that all carbon deposits that may influence measurement accuracy have been removed with a plastic scraper and re-measure.
    NOTE: The cylinder heads used on the diesel engine cannot be resurfaced. Do not attempt to machine or resurface the cylinder heads.
  5. If the 0.1 mm (0.003 in) feeler gauge can be easily pulled out from under the Gauge Bar (or straight edge) without resistance, the cylinder head is out of specification and must be replaced.
  6. Repeat the cylinder head distortion measurement at each of the 13 locations shown in illustration.
    Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Distortion Checking Locations
    G07480786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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