1. See Figure 3-53. Scrape any remaining cylinder head gasket material from the gasket surface at the top of the cylinder (3).
2. Clean cylinder in a non-volatile cleaning solution or solvent.
Dry parts with low pressure compressed air. Verify that oil passageways are clean and open.
3. Inspect the cylinder bore for obvious defects or damage in the ring travel area. Replace cylinders that are severely scored, scuffed, scratched, burnt or gouged.
4. Use a file to carefully remove any nicks or burrs from the machined surfaces of the cylinder.
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