Greg in H-Town (guest)

Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:20 am

Re: Yes, it should, but no one's written a coherent account

TDC really souldn't even be a concern unless you're setting the timing of the engine, which is a whole 'nuther thing. Just make sure the smaller part of the lobe (think of it as an egg-shaped thing) is pointing up away from the rocker arm when you make your measurements. Rotate the crank CCW as needed to point the lobes away from the rocker arms as you work your way through the valves. Turn the crank and double-check them all again after you think you're done, using the original gauge you set the clearance with (which should still barely fit) and the next largest (which shoudn't fit). Be REAL sure you're using the right gauge and aren't getting inches and millimeters mixed up. Make sure you know which ones are the exhaust and intake valves and the specs for each (hint; the exhaust valves are the ones closest to the exhaust pipes). Re-read the specs and check again; might as well be absolutely sure it's right while everything's apart.

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• Yes, it should, but no one's written a coherent account — Bokonon, Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:27 am

  • Re: Yes, it should, but no one's written a coherent account — Greg in H-Town, Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:20 am

    • Thanks, Greg. Very nice. — Bokonon, Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:28 am

      • Re: Thanks Kage, Greg, etc... — actionace, Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:12 am