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Valve gear: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Inlet Valve Dimensions
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  1. Inlet valves 
    INLET VALVES SPECIFICATIONS

    A  mm 5.9625 +/-0.0075
    B  mm 35.1 +/-0.15
    C  mm 102.27 +/-0.15
    D  mm 1.76
    E  ° 45°, 20'
    Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Valve Dimensions
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  2. Exhaust valves 
    EXHAUST VALVES SPECIFICATIONS

    A  mm 5.953 +/-0.007
    B  mm 30.1 +/-0.15
    C  mm 100.96
    D  mm 2.26
    E  ° 45° 20'
WARNING: The exhaust valves are filled with salt and must not be heated to glowing else there is a risk of explosion.
Fig 3: Identifying Valve Guide Spring Length
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