A Series Diesel Engine Base Engine Components 216
Valve Seats – Grind
Note: The illustrated marks indicate valve seat have
been ground previously.
Previously re-ground seat can be replace with service
seats.
Calculating the Grinding Depth
Install the valves in their designated location and
measure valve depth.
Note : The valve depth is the distance from the valve
face to the head deck.
Record the depth of each valve as (A).
Grind the valve seat to remove scores, scratches and
burns.