> 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