Valve Depth - Inspect: Testing and Adjusting
Valve Depth - Inspect: Testing and Adjusting
Valve Depth - Inspect: Testing and Adjusting
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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 8T-0455 Liner Projection Tool Group 1
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Illustration 1 g01343897
(1) Dial indicator
(2) Gauge body
(3) Gauge block
1. Use the Tooling (A) to check the depths of the inlet valves and the exhaust valves below the
face of the cylinder head. Use the gauge block (3) to zero the dial indicator (1).
2. Ensure that the face of the valves are clean. Ensure that the bottom face of the cylinder head
is clean. Ensure that the cylinder head is not distorted. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing
and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head - Inspect" for the procedure to measure flatness of the
cylinder head.
Illustration 2 g01343900
Typical example
Measurement of the valve depth
(1) Dial indicator
(2) Gauge body
3. Position gauge body (2) and dial indicator (1) in order to measure the valve depth. Measure
the depth of the inlet valve and the exhaust valve before the valve springs are removed.
4. For the minimum and maximum limits for a new engine for the inlet valves and the exhaust
valves, refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head".
5. Service wear occurs on an engine which has been in operation. If the valve depth below the
cylinder head face on a used engine exceeds the specification for service wear, the
following components must be replaced.
◦ Valves
◦ Valve inserts
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For the wear limits for the inlet valves and exhaust valves, refer to Specifications, "Cylinder
Head".
6. Check each valve for cracks. Check the stems of the valves for wear. Ensure that the valves
are the correct fit in the valve guides. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting,
"Valve Guide - Inspect" for the procedure to inspect the valve guides.
7. Check the load on the valve springs. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head Valves" for the
correct lengths and specifications for the valve springs.
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