Section 9
Inspection and Reconditioning
9
9.5
Figure 9-6. Valve Details.
Then, carefully inspect each valve for defects such as a
warped head, excessive corrosion, or a worn stem end.
Replace valves found to be in bad condition. A normal
valve and valves in bad condition are shown in the
accompanying illustrations.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Seat Angle
Seat Taper
Guide Depth
Guide I.D.
Valve Head Diameter
Valve Face Angle
Valve Margin (Min.)
Valve Stem Diameter
Dimension
89°
30°
8.5 mm (0.334 in.)
7.038/7.058 mm (0.2771/0.2779 in.)
38.625/38.685 mm (1.5206/1.5230 in.)
45°
1.0 mm (0.0393 in.)
6.982/7.000 mm (0.2749/0.2756 in.)
Intake
Exhaust
89°
30°
8.5 mm (0.334 in.)
7.038/7.058 mm (0.2771/0.2779 in.)
31.625/31.825 mm (1.2450/1.2549 in.)
45°
1.0 mm (0.0393 in.)
6.970/6.988 mm (0.2744/0.2751 in.)
EXHAUST VALVE
INTAKE VALVE
A
B
C
D
D
F
E
G
H
F
E
G
H
EXH
INT
Hard starting or loss of power accompanied by high
fuel consumption may be symptoms of faulty valves.
Although these symptoms could also be attributed to
worn rings, remove and check the valves first. After
removal, clean the valve heads, faces, and stems with
a power wire brush.