Rotor Housing Inspection
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- Measure the width of the rotor housing at four points (A, B, C, and D) as shown in the figure using a micrometer.
- Compute the width variation.
- If it exceeds the maximum, replace the rotor housing.
Width Difference = (width A) - (the smallest of widths B, C, or D)
Maximum Width Difference
- 0.06 mm {0.0024 in}