Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 662

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–169 

 

Valve Guide Measurement 

1 

Measure the valve stem (1) to-guide (2) clearance. 
Excessive valve stem-to-guide clearance may cause 
excessive oil consumption and may also cause a 
valve to break. Insufficient clearance will result in 
noisy and sticky functioning of the valve and will 
disturb the engine assembly smoothness. 

2 

Clamp a dial indicator to the cylinder head at the 
camshaft cover rail. 

3 

Locate the dial indicator so the movement of the valve 
stem from side to side, crossways to the cylinder 
head, will cause a direct movement of the indicator 
stem. The dial indicator stem must contact the side of 
the valve stem just above the valve guide. 

4 

Drop the valve head about 0.064 mm off the valve 
seat. 

5 

Use light pressure when moving the valve stem from 
side to side to obtain a clearance reading, refer to 5
 Specifications. 
• 

If the clearance for the valve is greater than 
specified and a new standard diameter valve 
stem will not bring the clearance within 
specifications, the valve guide may be oversized 
by 0.075 mm using the valve guide reamer, Tool 
No. J 42096 or by 0.375 mm using the valve 
guide reamer, Tool No. EN-46120. Two sizes of 
oversized valve stems are available for service.

• 

Valve guide wear at the bottom 10 mm of the 
valve guide is not significant enough to affect 
normal operation. 

• 

If over sizing the guide does not bring the 
clearance within specifications, replace the 
cylinder head. 

Figure 6A1 – 289 

Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement 

Inspection Procedure 

1 

Clean the valve springs in solvent. 

 

Safety glasses must be worn when using 
compressed air  

2 

Dry the valve springs with compressed air. 

3 

Inspect the valve springs for broken coils or coil ends. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–170 

 

Measurement Procedure 

1 

Use a commercially available valve spring tester to 
measure the valve spring tension, refer to 5
 Specifications. 

CAUTION

 

Do not use shims to increase spring load. 
The use of shims can cause the valve spring 
to bottom out before the camshaft lobe is at 
peak lift. 

2 

If low valve spring load is found, replace the valve 
springs. 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6A1 – 290 

Valve and Seat Grinding 

Valve Cleaning Procedure 

CAUTION

 

Do not use a wire brush on any part of the 
valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated 
to provide enhanced wear characteristics. 
Wire brushing the stem could remove the 
chrome plating. 

1 

Use soft bristle brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. 

2 

Thoroughly clean the valve with solvent and wipe dry. 

Valve Visual Inspection Procedure 

1 

Inspect the valve for damage from the head to tip for 
the following conditions: 
• 

pitting in the valve seat area (1), 

• 

lack of valve margin (2), 

• 

bending in the valve stem (3), 

• 

pitting or excessive wear in the stem (4), 

• 

worn valve key grooves (5), and 

• 

worn valve tip (6). 

2 

Replace the valve if any of these conditions exist. 

 

Figure 6A1 – 291 

Valve Measurement and Reconditioning Overview 

Correct valve service is critical to engine performance. Therefore, all detailed measurement procedures must be followed 
to identify components that are out of specification. If the measurement procedures reveal the valve or valve seat must 
be reconditioned, it is critical to perform the measurement procedures after reconditioning. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–171 

 

Valve Seat Width Measurement Procedure 

1 

Measure the valve seat (1) width in the cylinder head 
using a scale (2). 

 

Figure 6A1 – 292 

2 

Measure the seat width on the valve face (1) using a 
correct scale. 

CAUTION

 

The seat contact area must be at least 
0.5 mm from the outer diameter (margin) of 
the valve. If the contact area is too close to 
the margins, the seat must be reconditioned 
to move the contact area away from the 
margin. 

3 

Compare the measurements with the specifications, 
refer to 5 

Specifications. 

4 

If the seat widths are acceptable, check the valve 
seat roundness, refer to Valve Seat Roundness 
Measurement Procedure in this Section. 

5 

If the seat width is not acceptable, grind the valve 
seat to bring the width back to specification. Correct 
valve seat width is critical to providing the correct 
amount of valve heat dissipation, refer to Valve and 
Seat Reconditioning Procedure in this Section. 

 

 

Figure 6A1 – 293 

Valve Seat Roundness Measurement Procedure 

1 

Measure the valve seat roundness using a dial indicator attached to a tapered pilot installed in the guide. The pilot 
should have a slight bind when installed in the guide. 

CAUTION

 

The correct size pilot must be used. Do not 
use adjustable diameter pilots. Adjustable 
pilots may damage the valve guides. 

2 

Compare your measurements with the specifications, refer to 5 

Specifications. 

3 

If the valve seat exceeds the roundness specification, grind the valve and valve seat, refer to Valve and Seat 
Reconditioning Procedure in this Section. 

4 

If new valves are being used, the valve seat roundness must be within 0.05 mm. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–172 

 

Valve Margin Measurement Procedure 

1 

Measure the valve margin using an appropriate scale.

2 

Refer to 5  Specifications for minimum valve margin 
and compare them to your measurements. 

3 

If the valve margins are beyond specification, replace 
the valves. 

4 

If the valve margins are within specification and do 
not require refacing, test the valve for seat 
concentricity, refer to Valve-to-Seat Concentricity 
Measurement Procedure in this Section. 

 

Figure 6A1 – 294 

Valve-to-Seat Concentricity Measurement Procedure 

Checking the valve-to-seat concentricity determines whether the valve and seat are sealing correctly. 

Measure the valve face and the valve seat to ensure correct valve sealing. 

1 

Coat the valve face lightly with blue dye (3). 

2 

Install the valve in the cylinder head. 

3 

Turn the valve against the seat with enough pressure 
to wear off the dye. 

4 

Remove the valve from the cylinder head. 

5 

Inspect the valve face. 

N O T E  

• 

If the valve face is concentric, providing a 
correct seal, with the valve stem, a continuous 
mark (1) will be made around the entire face (2).

• 

The wear mark must be at least 0.5 mm from 
the margin of the valve. If the wear mark is too 
close to the margin, the seat must be 
reconditioned to move the contact area away 
from the margin. 

• 

If the face is not concentric with the stem, the 
mark will not be continuous around the valve 
face. The valve should be refaced or replaced 
and the seat must be reconditioned, refer to 
Valve and Seat Reconditioning Procedure in 
this Section. 

Figure 6A1 – 295 

Valve and Seat Reconditioning Procedure 

If the valve seat width, roundness or concentricity are beyond specifications, grind the seats in order to ensure correct 
heat dissipation and prevent the build up of carbon on the seats. 

If valve seat reconditioning is required, reface the valve face, unless a new valve is used.