General Equipment

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Fig 1: Cylinder Head Distortion Measuring General Equipment Index

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the cylinder head distortion.
- Measure the mating face distortion.
- If the value is not to specification, rework the mating face.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Cylinder Head Distortion
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.