Valve inserts, Camshaft bearing clearance – Generac 86640 User Manual
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5. Ream the valve guides to a finished size of 0.2758-0.,2764 
inch (7.005-7.020mm).
Valve Inserts
Inspect valve inserts for evidence of pitting at valve
contact surfaces. Reseat or replace, if worn or pitted exces
sively. The following rules apply:
D When repairing valve inserts, first check the valve and
valve guide for wear. If worn, replace them. Then, correct 
the valve seat.
□ When cutting, use both hands for more uniform cutting.
Figure 30.
If necessary, replace valve inserts as follows:
1. Ream the cylinder head recess.
2. Heat the cylinder head to 302‘-320’ F. (150'-160‘ C.).
3. Install the insert. Make sure it bends at bottom face of its 
recess and caulk at more than 4 places.
4. Use a suitable tool to grind newly fitted valve seats. Grind 
the seats to the specifications listed in the applicable SPEC
IFICATIONS chart.
5. Apply a small amount of valve grinding compound to the 
valve contacting face and place valve into guide.
Camshaft Bearing Clearance
Check camshaft bearing clearance (Figure 31). Check
both the bore and the bearing outside diameter (O.D.). The 
difference between the two measurements is the bearing 
clearance. Maximum bearing clearance is shown below:
MAXIMUM CAMSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCE
0.0059 Inch (0.15mm)
Use a suitable measuring device to check camshaft
runout (Figure 33).
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