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Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection






Insert new valve into guide until end of valve stem is flush with end of guide.

NOTE: Due to slight differences in stem diameters, ensure that only an intake valve is used in the intake guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.

Rock valve from side to side and note total excursion. Maximum total permissible play: 1.3 mm (0.0512 inch).