Valve Clearance
- Remove cylinder head cover. Remove ignition timing check window rubber plug from clutch housing of transmission case. See Figure .
- Turn crankshaft clockwise (viewed from crankshaft pulley side) to bring line above "T" mark (punched on flywheel) in line with match mark on transmission case. In this position, cylinder No. 1 is at TDC.
- Check clearance of intake valves at cylinder No. 1 and 2, and cylinder No. 1 and 3 exhaust valves. Adjust valves to specification.
- Turn crankshaft one complete revolution. Check clearance of intake valves at cylinder No. 3 and 4, and cylinder No. 2 and 4 exhaust valves. Adjust valves to specification.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Clearance: In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intake | ||
| Cold | .005-.006 (.13-.16) | |
| Hot | .009-.011 (.23-.30) | |
| Exhaust | ||
| Cold | .006-.008 (.16-.20) | |
| Hot | .010-.011 (.26-.30) | |