adjusting valves
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adjusting valves
installed hyd flat tap cam how do you adjust valves for start up so i can break in cam without adjusting ? soaked lifters for a month in oil and primed oil system just need to now how to adjust them up thanks eric
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with engine idling slow, i back off rocker until it starts to clack, then tighten slowly till quiet, then another 1/2 turn...go thru them all...now they are all exactly the same...should be quiet under the hood when done...and listen to the exhaust...should be music :wink:
#6
Originally Posted by spib
with exhaust valve starting to open, adjust intake
with intake starting to close adjust exhaust
1/4 to 1/2 turn
ask 10 guys this you will get 10 differnt ways
with intake starting to close adjust exhaust
1/4 to 1/2 turn
ask 10 guys this you will get 10 differnt ways
ask 10 guys this you will get 10 differnt ways
The never ending "how to adjust vlaves " debate.