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Tappet Inspection

  1. Measure the tappet hole inner diameter in X and Y directions at the two points (A and B) shown in the figure.

    Standard tappet bore diameter 

    31.000-31.030 mm {1.2205-1.2216 in} 

    Fig 1: Measuring Tappet Hole Inner Diameter In X And Y Directions At Two Points (A And B)
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  2. Measure the tappet body outer diameter in X and Y directions at the two points (A and B) shown in the figure.

    Standard tappet body outer diameter 

    30.970-30.980 mm {1.2193-1.2196 in} 

  3. Subtract the tappet body outer diameter from the tappet hole inner diameter.
    • If it exceeds the specification, replace the tappet or cylinder head.

    Standard clearance between tappet and tappet bore 

    0.02-0.06 mm {0.001-0.002 in} 

    Maximum clearance between tappet and tappet bore 

    0.15 mm {0.0059 in} 

    Fig 2: Measuring Tappet Body Outer Diameter In X And Y Directions At Two Points (A And B)
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