Cylinder Heads & Manifolds: Inspection
- Inspect cylinder heads for cracks and damage. Measure flatness using straightedge and feeler gauge. Maximum warpage is 0.001" (.03 mm). Maximum machining limit is .008" (.20 mm).
- The standard cylinder head-to-block sealing surface distance is 5.787-5.791" (147.0-147.1 mm). Service limit is 5.779" (146.80 mm). See Fig 1.