Lincoln Corsair: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
Overview
Exterior, Power
This vehicle is equipped with LH and RH
power mirrors. The power mirror system allows the exterior mirror
glass to be positioned electronically. The position of the exterior
mirror glass is controlled by the exterior mirror control switch and the
LH or RH mirror selection buttons determine which exterior mirror glass is controlled...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seatbelt buckle.
Detach the wiring harness retainers...