Checking The Cylinder Head - Yamaha XT660R 2004 Service Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD
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CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD

1. Eliminate:
• combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
NOTE:
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Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damag-
ing or scratching:
• spark plug bore threads
• valve seats
2. Check:
• cylinder head
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• cylinder head water jacket
Mineral deposits/rust → Eliminate.
3. Measure:
• cylinder head warpage
Out of specification → Resurface the cylin-
der head.
Maximum cylinder head warpage
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
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a. Place a straightedge 1 and a thickness
gauge 2 across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place 400 ~ 600 grit wet sandpaper on the
surface plate and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
NOTE:
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To ensure an even surface, rotate the cylinder
head several times.
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ENG
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