Lincoln Aviator: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Stem Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Engine Oil Dipstick
Engine Oil Check
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature...