E-Z-GO Engine, Shop Rebuild Manual

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ENGINE MEASUREMENTS
Page C-2
Kawasaki Engine Shop Rebuild Manual
The following table should be consulted if the obtainable compression reading is not within the usable range.
Problem Diagnosis Remedy (Action)
Cylinder compression
higher than usable
range
Carbon accumulation on piston and cylinder
head, and in combustion chamber possibly
due to damaged valve stem oil seal and/or
damaged piston oil rings
Remove the carbon
deposits and replace
damaged parts if
necessary.
Incorrect cylinder head gasket thickness
Replace with a gasket
of the proper thick-
ness.
Cylinder compression
lower than usable
range
Gas leakage around cylinder head
Replace damaged gas-
ket and check cylin-
der head warp.
Bad condition of valve seating Repair if possible.
Incorrect valve, piston/cylinder clearance Adjust.
Piston seizure
Inspect cylinder and
liner and replace/
repair as necessary.
Bad condition of piston ring and/or piston ring
grooves
Replace.