Valve Seat
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Check valve seat width and runout. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Grind valve seat if not within specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure valve spring installed height is correct after grinding valve seats. See VALVE SPRINGS .