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Cylinder Head, Valve Guides and Valve Seats


Cylinder Head Warpage Limit 0.002
Cylinder Head Overall Thickness [01]
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Pattern:

Fig. 14 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence.:





1. Install short bolts in positions 7, 8, 9 and 10.
2. Torque cylinder head bolts 25 ft-lbs
3. Torque cylinder head bolts 50 ft-lbs
4. Loosen bolts, then torque 50 ft-lbs
5. Tighten bolts an additional 1/4 turn without using a torque wrench.

Valve Guides (Standard)
Inside Diameter 0.2350-0.2360
Stem-to-Guide Clearance
Intake 0.0010-0.0025
Exhaust 0.0020-0.0030
Valve Seats
Angle 44.50-45.00°
Width 0.029-0.049
Runout 0.002






All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.

[01] Minimum thickness is overall thickness, less warpage limit, combined with amount of grinding of cylinder block gasket surface.