Measure Valve Spring Free Length; Measure Valve Head Thickness; Measure Valve Stem Bend - E-Z-GO Engine Shop Rebuild Manual

ENGINE MEASUREMENTS

Measure Valve Spring Free Length

A.
Measure the valve spring [A] free length.
B. If the free length is less than the service limit, replace
the valve spring with a new one.
Valve Spring Free Length
Standard: 35 mm (1.38 in.)
Service Limit: 32.6 mm (1.28 in.)

Measure Valve Head Thickness

A.
Measure the thickness [A] of the valve head.
B. If the valve head thickness is less than the service
limit, replace the valve with a new one.
Valve Head Thickness
Standard: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Service Limit: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
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Measure Valve Stem Bend

A.
B. If the valve stem bend is greater than the service
Valve Stem Bend
Standard: Less than 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) TIR
Service Limit: TIR 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
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Place the valve in V blocks at each end of the stem,
and set a dial gauge [A] on the stem at a point half-
way between the blocks. Turn the valve to measure
the bend. The difference between the highest and the
lowest dial readings is the amount of bend.
limit, replace the valve with a new one.