Cylinder Head Specifications

1989 Chevrolet Step Van P30, 3.9 L, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Cylinder Head Specifications
CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Maximum Cylinder Head Warp (1) *
Valve Seat Angle
Intake 46Β°
Exhaust 46Β°
Valve Seat Maximum Runout
Intake .002 (.05)
Exhaust .002 (.05)
Valve Seat Width
Intake .035-.060 (.89-1.53)
Exhaust .061-.093 (1.57-2.36)
Valve Seat Bore Diameter
Intake N/A
Exhaust N/A
Valve Stem Oil Clearance
Intake .0010-.0027 (.026-.069)
Exhaust .0010-.0027 (.026-.069)
Valve Guide Inside Diameter
Intake N/A
Exhaust N/A
Valve Guide Bore
Intake N/A
Exhaust N/A
(1) Warpage should not exceed .006" (.15 mm), longitudinally or .003" (.08 mm) transversely. Resurfacing is not recommended.
RENDER: 1.0x

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