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CYLINDER HEADS
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEADS
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1. Check:
• Combustion chamber
Carbon deposits
→
Clean.
• Water jacket
Mineral deposits/rust
→
Clean.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the contacting surfaces of
the cylinder head and cylinder head cover.
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2. Measure:
• Cylinder head warpage
(with a straightedge and thickness
gauge)
Out of specification
→
Resurface or
replace.
Resurfacing steps
(1) Place a 400 - 600 grit wet sandpaper on
the surface plate.
(2) Resurface the cylinder head by moving
it in a figure-eight motion along the
sandpaper.
NOTE:
Rotate the cylinder head several times to
ensure an even surface.
Warpage limit
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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