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Yamaha XP500 - Checking the Valve Seats

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ENG
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
6. Measure:
• valve stem runout
Out of specification → Replace the valve.
NOTE:
• When installing a new valve, always replace
the valve guide.
• If the valve is removed or replaced, always
replace the oil seal.
Valve stem runout
0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
EAS00240
CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
• carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
• valve seat
Pitting/wear → Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:
• valve seat width a
Out of specification → Replace the cylinder
head.
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a. Apply Mechanic’s blueing dye (Dykem) b
onto the valve face.
Valve seat width
Intake
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Exhaust
0.9 ~ 1.1 mm
(0.0354 ~ 0.0433 in)
<Limit>: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)

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