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Regulator Valve Clearance

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Check regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance using the following formula.

(Clearance) = D₁ (Valve hole diameter) - D₂ (Outer Diameter of valve)

Fig 1: Checking Regulator Valve To Oil Pump Cover Clearance
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Regulator valve to oil pump cover: 0.025 - 0.070 mm (0.0010 - 0.0028 in)
CAUTION:
- Coat regulator valve with engine oil.
- Check that it falls smoothly into the regulator valve hole by its own weight.