Engine System-General Information

• Specifications
  • General Specifications
• Description And Operation
  • Engine
• Diagnosis And Testing
  • Engine
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Material
    • Inspection and Verification
• Symptom Chart
  • Notes
  • Component Tests
    • Engine Oil Leaks
    • Engine Oil Leaks - Fluorescent Oil Additive Method
    • Leakage Points - Underhood
    • Leakage Points - Under Engine - With Vehicle on Hoist
    • Leakage Points - With Transmission and Flywheel Removed
  • Compression Test - Compression Gauge Check
    • Notes
    • Compression Test - Test Results
    • Compression Test - Interpreting Compression Readings
  • Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
    • Notes
    • Basic Pre-checks
    • Detailed Pre-checks
    • Oil Consumption Test
    • Post Checks, Evaluation and Corrective Action
  • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test
    • Notes
    • Intake Manifold Vacuum Test - Interpreting Vacuum Gauge Readings
    • Oil Pressure Test
  • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off - Valve Cover Removed
    • Notes
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Rocker Arm
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Camshaft - Engines
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Push Rods
    • Valve Train Analysis - Valve Springs
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Spring Retainer Keys
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valves and Cylinder Head
  • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running
    • Notes
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running, Valves and Cylinder Head
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running, Camshaft Lobe Lift
    • Valve Train Analysis - Engine Running, Valve Tappet
• General Procedures
  • Sprockets
  • Rocker Arms - Cleaning
  • Rocker Arms - Inspection
  • Push Rods - Cleaning
  • Push Rods - Inspection
  • Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter
  • Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Push Rod Engines, Micrometer Method
  • Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Measuring End Play
  • Camshaft Surface Inspection
  • Camshaft Lobe Lift
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Measuring Lobe Lift
  • Camshaft Runout
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Checking Runout
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Diameter
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
  • Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
  • Crankshaft End Play
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Measuring End Play
  • Crankshaft Runout
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Measuring Runout
  • Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
  • Cylinder Bore Taper
  • Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round
  • Piston Inspection
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Piston Pin to Bore Diameter
  • Piston Diameter
  • Piston To Cylinder Bore Clearance
  • Piston Selection
  • Piston Ring End Gap
  • Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance
  • Piston Pin Diameter
  • Connecting Rod Cleaning
  • Connecting Rod Large End Bore
  • Connecting Rod Bushing Diameter
  • Connecting Rod Bend
  • Connecting Rod Twist
  • Piston Wrist Pin Side Clearance
  • Connecting Rod Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
  • Connecting Rod to Crankshaft Side Clearance
  • Roller Follower Inspection
  • Valve Tappet Inspection
  • Valve Stem Diameter
  • Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Guide Clearance
  • Valve Inspection
  • Valve Guide Inner Diameter
  • Valve Guide Reaming
  • Valve Spring Installed Length
  • Valve Spring Free Length
  • Valve Spring Squareness
  • Valve Spring Strength
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Checking Valve Strength
  • Valve Seat Inspection
    • Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
  • Valve Seat Width
  • Valve Seat Runout
  • Cylinder Head Distortion
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Checking Distortion
  • Cylinder Bore Cleaning
  • Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Material
    • Core Plug Replacement
    • Cup-Type Replacement
    • Expansion-Type Replacement
  • Spark Plug Inspection
  • Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
    • Special Tool(s)
    • Cleaning And Inspection
  • Bearing Inspection