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Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection


Valve guides, checking
Special tools and equipment





^ VW 387 Universal dial gauge bracket
^ Dial gauge





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

Note: Due to the slight difference in stem dimensions, ensure that only an inlet valve is used in the inlet guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.

- Determine rock.
^ Wear limit: 0.8 mm