Yamaha YZ450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
5. Measure:
• Runout (valve stem)
Out of specification
→
Replace.
NOTE:
• When installing a new valve always replace
the guide.
• If the valve is removed or replaced always
replace the oil seal.
6. Eliminate:
• Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
7. Inspect:
• Valve seats
Pitting/wear
→
Reface the valve seat.
Runout limit:
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
8. Measure:
• Valve seat width
a
Out of specification
→
Reface the valve
seat.
Valve seat width:
Intake:
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.0630 in)
Exhaust:
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.0630 in)
Measurement steps:
• Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem)
b
to the valve face.
• Install the valve into the cylinder head.
• Press the valve through the valve guide
and onto the valve seat to make a clear
pattern.
• Measure the valve seat width. Where the
valve seat and valve face made contact,
blueing will have been removed.
• If the valve seat is too wide, too narrow, or
the seat is not centered, the valve seat
must be refaced.