Checking The Valve Seats - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
6. Measure:
NOTE:
• When installing a new valve, always replace
• If the valve is removed or replaced, always
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CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS

The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
2. Check:
3. Measure:
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a. Apply Mechanic's blueing dye (Dykem) b
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• valve stem runout
Out of specification → Replace the valve.
the valve guide.
replace the oil seal.
Valve stem runout
0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
• carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
• valve seat
Pitting/wear → Replace the cylinder head.
• valve seat width a
Out of specification → Replace the cylinder
head.
Valve seat width
Intake
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Exhaust
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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onto the valve face.
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