Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
ENG
NOTE:
5. Measure:
Svalve margin thickness
a
Out of specification ! Replace the valve.
Valve margin thickness
0.6 X 0.8 mm
(0.0236 X 0.0315 in)
<Limit>: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6. Measure:
Svalve stem runout
Out of specification ! Replace the valve.
SWhen installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
SIf the valve is removed or replaced, always re-
place the oil seal.
Valve stem runout
<Limit>: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
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CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Scarbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Svalve seat
Pitting/wear ! Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Svalve seat width
a
Out of specification ! Replace the cylinder
head.
Valve seat width
0.9 X 1.1 mm
(0.0354 X 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
a. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem)
b
onto the valve face.
b. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
c. Press the valve through the valve guide and
onto the valve seat to make a clear impres-
sion.
d. Measure the valve seat width.