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Valve Guide - Clearance

VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE
Valve deflection limit (Dial gauge reading):
Intake & Exhaust...............0.2 mm (0.008 inch)

Valve to valve guide clearance = valve guide inner diameter - valve stem diameter:
Standard
Intake......................0.020 - 0.053 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 inch)
Exhaust....................0.040 - 0.073 mm (0.0016 - 0.0029 inch)

Limit
Intake..........................0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
Exhaust.........................0.1 mm (0.004 inch)