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Cylinder Block Refacing

CYLINDER BLOCK REFACING DIMENSIONS

Cylinder Block Refacing Deminsions:





9. Use a strong solution of hot water and laundry detergent to clean the bores. Clean the cylinder bores immediately after de-glazing.
10. Rinse the bores until the detergent is removed and blow the block dry with compressed air.
11. Check the bore cleanliness by wiping with a white, lint free, lightly oiled cloth. If grit residue is still present, repeat the cleaning process until all residue is removed. Wash the bores and the complete block assembly with solvent and dry with compressed air.
12. Be sure to remove the tape covering the lube holes after the cleaning process is complete.

CYLINDER BLOCK REFACING

Refacing Dimensions Of The Cylinder Block:





1. The combustion deck can be refaced twice. The first reface should be 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch). If additional refacing is required, an additional 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch) can be removed. Total allowed refacing is 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch).

Stamp Block After Reface:





2. The upper right corner of the rear face of the block must be stamped with a X when the block is refaced to 0.25 mm (0.0098 inch). A second X. must be stamped beside the first when the block is refaced to 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch).
3. Consult the parts catalog for the proper head gaskets which must be used with refaced blocks to ensure proper piston-to-valve clearance.