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Valve Guide Installation

  1. Assemble SSTs so that depth "L" is as specified.

    Depth L 

    13.5-14.1 mm {0.532-0.555 in} 

    Fig 1: Setting Up Valve Guide Installer
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  2. Tap the valve guide in from the side opposite the combustion chamber until the SST contacts the cylinder head.

    Standard Height 

    13.5-14.1 mm {0.532-0.555 in} 

  3. Verify that the valve guide projection height (dimension "A") is within specification.