CYLINDER HEADIV ALVEI CAMSHAFT
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine top-end problems usually affect engine performance. These can
be
diagnosed by a
compression
test,
or by trac-
ing
top-end
noise
with a
sounding
rod or stethoscope.
,.
If the performance is poor at
low
speeds, check for a white smoke in the crankcase breather
hose.
If the
hose
is smoky,
check for seized piston
ring
(page 9-2).
Compression too
low,
hard
starting
or poor performance
at
low
speed
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Valves:
-
Incorrect valve adjustment
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Burned
or bent valve
- Incorrect valve timing
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Broken
valve spring
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Uneven valve seating
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Valve stuck open
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Cylinder head:
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Leaking or damaged cylinder
head
gasket
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Loose spark plug
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Warped or cracked cylinder
head
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Cylinderfpiston problem (page 9-3)
Compression too
high.
overheating
or knocking
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Excessive carbon build-up on
piston
head or combustion chamber
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Worn or damaged decompressor system
Excessive
smoke
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Worn valve stem or valve guide
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Damaged stem seal
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Cylinder/piston problem (page 9-3)
Excessive noise
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Incorrect valve clearance
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Sticking valve or
broken
valve spring
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Excessively worn valve seat
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Worn or damaged camshaft
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Worn
rocker
arm andlor shaft
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Worn rocker arm
follower
or valve stem end
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Worn or damaged push rod andlor cam follower
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Worn cam chain
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Worn or damaged cam chain tensioner
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Worn cam sprocket teeth
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Cylinder/piston problem (page 9-3)
Rough idle
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low cylinder compression
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