Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap..
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
Check
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Repower
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an
accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never
compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely
follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an
accidental deployment...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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