Cleaning

^ Tools Required - J 8089 Carbon Removing Brush, or equivalent.

1. Clean the following components:

WARNING: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

CAUTION: Be careful not to scuff the chamber.

NOTE: Use a carbon removing brush in order to remove the carbon from the combustion chambers.

^ Gasket surfaces
^ Valve stems and heads on a buffing wheel
^ Bolt hole threads. Remove all dirt, debris, or threadlocking material from the bolt holes.
2. Inspect the following:
a. The cylinder head (1) for cracks in the exhaust ports and combustion chambers
b. The cylinder head for external cracks in the water chambers
c. The gasket surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.
d. The bolt hole threads for debris or damaged threads.