Overhaul Manual VALVE
Overhaul Manual VALVE
Overhaul Manual VALVE
Cylinders, Pistons,
and Valve Train
6-40. USing an optical magnifier, examing the valve in
. , . . - - - FACE OF VALVE MUST RUN
the stem area and the tip for evidence of cracks, nicks,
TRUE WITH STEM WITHIN tool marks, or other indications of damage. Damage
.0015 of this nature seriously weakens the valve, making it
liable to failure. Any valve having a nick, with ragged
edges more than 1/16 inch in length should not be re-
used. A nick or tool mark of any sort in the keeper
groove of an exhaust valve is sufficient reason for not
reusing the valve. See figure 6-12.