Valve Seat Width
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations, refer to OEM COLOR CODING
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Engine article for the specification.
- Measure the valve seat width. If necessary, grind the valve seat to specification.
- Measure the intake valve seat width.
- Measure the exhaust valve seat width.
- Recheck the valve spring installed length after the seats have been ground, and shim the valve springs as necessary to achieve the correct installed spring length.
- Depending on the engine, check the valve lash. Refer to General Procedures in the appropriate Engine article.