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dure to verify that the gasket surface is flat (espe-
cially if a head gasket was blown). Discard the head
TORQUE 3-75
the cylinder head intersecting the upper and lower
Slide a feeler gauge beneath the straightedge to
Checking the opposite diagonal, repeat the proce-
side to side. A head on which the plate rocks is immediately
suspect. Insert a feeler gauge between the plate and head at
various locations to see if warpage exceeds above specifica-
PLATES (HD-42324-A) in lieu of the straightedge. Lay the
upper plate (without vise grip) flat on the machined surface of
the head. As a preliminary check, see if the plate rocks from
set a straightedge diagonally across the length of
Check for scratches and nicks on all gasket sealing sur-
With the combustion chamber side facing upward,
if any low spot is 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) or greater.
2006 Softail: Engine
Verify that oil passageways are open and clean.
NOTE
INSPECTION Cylinder Head faces. Check for warpage. a. corners of the gasket surface. b. check the head for warpage. c. For best results, use one of the CYLINDER tion.

1.
3.
2.
Wear
inder head (9). Gasket material left on sealing surfaces
See Figure 3-103. Remove old gasket material from cyl-

CAUTION Do not use glass or sand to bead blast surfaces exposed to the engine oil. Bead blasting materials become lodged in the pores of the casting where they cannot be removed through ordinary cleaning methods. Only after the engine is put into use will heat expansion cause this material to be released, and the resulting oil contamination will accelerate wear and lead to engine failure. If bead blasting must be employed, use walnut shells or other soft non- damaging abrasive that can be digested in the Be aware that bead blasting materials could also enter threaded holes adversely affecting fastener engagement and torque indication.

may result in scratches or nicks. ough wash in hot soapy water.

CLEANING will cause leaks. engine oil. as necessary. flow rates. (00061a)

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