Eccentric Shaft Bypass Valve
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WARNING:
- Engine oil temperature will increase during the inspection and become very dangerous. Be careful not to burn yourself during the inspection.
- Put the eccentric shaft bypass valve in a container filled with engine oil.
- Heat the container and verify that the projection protrudes more than the minimum specification when the engine oil temperature is 60°C {140 °F}
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- If it is less than the minimum specification, replace the eccentric shaft bypass valve.
Minimum Projection
- 6 mm {0.24 in}