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Valve Spring

  1. Inspect each valve spring for cracks and damage.
  2. Measure free length and out-of-square. Replace valve springs as needed.

    Free length:

    Standard: 1.5354 in (39.0 mm)

    Limit: 1.5276 in (38.8 mm)

    Out-of-square: 0.0402 in (1.02 mm)

Fig 1: Measuring Valve Spring Free Length And Out-Of-Square
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