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Intake Valve And Exhaust Valve

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  1. Check the valve flange and valve stem for damage, wear or deformation.
  2. Check the height "H" in the figure using a caliper gauge. If it is not within the standard, replace the valve.
    NOTE:
    • It is possible to differentiate between the intake valve and the exhaust valve by their overall length.

    Valve overall length: 

    Intake 

    103.3 mm (4.067 in) 

    Exhaust 

    94.1 mm (3.705 in) 

    • If the valve is replaced, put a small amount of grinding compound on the valve seat surface of cylinder head, and lap the valve and valve seat surfaces.

    Head edge thickness H: 

    Intake (A) 

    Standard 

    0.8 - 1.2 mm (0.031 - 0.047 in) 

    Exhaust (B) 

    Standard 

    1.0 - 1.4 mm (0.039 - 0.055 in) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Valve And Exhaust Valve Dimension
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