Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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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.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap..
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
You can configure certain vehicle feature settings when you first create a MyKey.
You can also change the settings afterward with an admin key.
Note: Not every feature applies to every vehicle in every market. When
they are available for your vehicle, then they appear in your information display,
providing choices to switch them on or off, or to select a more specific setting...
A Audio source. Select to choose a different audio source.
B Presets. Swipe left to view more presets.
You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands.
Sources Press this button to select the source of media you want
to listen to...
Categories
4 Inch Display

A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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