> From: Michael Fawke 
> Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:46:51 +1100
> Subject:     Re: Valve adjustment
>
Adjusting valve lash...
 
> >   1) intake lash clearance
> .008" cold, .010" hot.
> 
> >   2) exaust lash clearance
> .010" cold, .012" hot.
> 
> >   3) does engine need to be hot or cold?
> See above.
> 
> >   4) is a valve cover gasket required?
> Usually :) Depends if someone glued the cover down the last time.
> 
> >   5) do I start at TDC on #1 or does it matter?
> Nope.
> 
> >   6) is there anything else I should check while the cover is off?
> Nope.
> 
> >   7) any special tools needed?
> Nope.
> 
> >   8) any special hints/tricks/incantations?
> 
> 1.   Do the settings cold and take your time. Hot is more accurate, but
> the engine tends to cool down unless you work *really* fast. For the 
> most accurate settings, have each lobe pointing straight up from the
> follower when you adjust the clearance.
> 
> 2.  The correct tightening torque for the locknut is 40 lb/Ft - make sure
> you know how much force you are going to use otherwise you might 
> get carried away and strip the threads. You can buy the special tool
> for this and use a torque wrench, but it is not necessary.
> 
> 3. Use a 27mm socket on the crank pulley bolt to turn the motor over.
> 
> 4. If one of the locknuts will not come loose (it happens...), with the lobe
> pointing up, use a screwdriver to push the valve down so you can pop
> the follower off.... it CAN be done.  (lever under the cam onto the retainer).
> Now you can drop a 17mm ring spanner over the post and hit it with a
> hammer (gently).  The nut will come loose.....
> 
> 5. Most important!!!! Take your time and enjoy yourself. This is a job
> which requires patience and you might have to do each valve a couple
> of times to get it right. It becomes easier with practise. 
> 
> Michael Fawke
> Canberra, Australia.
> fawkacs@ozemail.com.au