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Tappet Inspection

TAPPET INSPECTION





1. Measure the diameter of each tappet bore.
Standard diameter 30.000 - 30.025 mm (1.1811 - 1.1820 inch)
2. Measure the diameter of each tappet.
Standard diameter 29.959 - 29.975 mm (1.1795 - 1.1801 inch)





3. Calculate the clearance between the tappet and the related tappet bore. If the calculate clearance is not as specified, replace the tappet or cylinder head.
Standard clearance 0.025 - 0.066 mm (0.00099 - 0.00259 inch)
Maximum clearance 0.180 mm (0.00709 inch)