CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE
MECHANISM
Squareness
Free length
Figure 66
Testing valve spring
Figure 67
Checking bend of valve push rod
Figure 68
Measuring valve stem
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17.3 Valve springs
Check the squareness and free length. If the
squareness and/or free length exceeds the limit,
replace the spring.
Free length
Squareness
17.4 Valve push rods
Using V-blocks and a dial indicator, check for bend. If
the bend exceeds the limit, replace the push rod.
Bend (dial indicator reading) of valve
17.5 Valves, valve guides and valve
Measuring
diagram
1.
Diameter of valve stem
Measure the diameter of the valve stem as shown
in the illustration. If the stem is worn beyond the
limit, or if it is abnormally worn, replace the valve.
Diameter
of valve
stem
ENGLISH
Item
Standard
47 (1.85)
1.5° maximum
Length under
13.9 ± 0.7
test force:
(30.6 ± 1.5)
39.1 (1.54)
[136 ± 7]
Length under
29 ± 2
test force:
(64 ± 4.4)
30.5 (1.20)
[284 ± 20]
Item
push rod
seats
Nominal
Item
size
Inlet
6.6
valve
(0.260)
Exhaust
6.6
valve
(0.260)
Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
INSPECTION
Unit: mm (in.)
Limit
46 (1.81)
–15%
Unit: mm (in.)
Limit
0.3 (0.012)
maximum
Unit: mm (in.)
Standard
Limit
6.565 to
6.580
(0.258 46 to
0.259 05)
6.500
(0.255 91)
6.530 to
6.550
(0.257 09 to
0.257 87
Version 08/2004