TM 55-1905-219-14-5
3-89.1. CYLINDER HEAD - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont).
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
26. Engine
Make the following
inspections just
prior to instal-
ling the cylinder
head whether the
head was removed
to service only the
head or to facilitate
other repairs to
the engine.
1. Check the cylinder
Refer to para-
liner flange heights
with relationship to
the cylinder block.
2. Make sure the piston
crowns are clean and
free of foreign mater-
ial.
3. Make sure that each
This is im-
push rod is threaded
portant since
into its clevis until
serious en-
the end of the push
gine damage
rod projects through
will be pre-
the end.
vented when
the crank-
shaft is ro-
tated during
engine tune-
up.
4. Check the cylinder
block and cylinder
head gasket surfaces,
counterbores and seal
grooves to be sure
they are clean and
free of foreign mater-
lal. Also check to
ensure that there are
no burrs or sharp
edges in the coun-
terbores.
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