Lincoln Navigator: Engine System - General Information / Valve Guide Inner Diameter. General Procedures
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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The hood is removed in this procedure for clarity.
Remove the cowl panel grill.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...