Mike:
You're NOT the only one who has spun the forgotten rachet
off the crank bolt after adjusting valves.........
I've done this several times over the years.
Now...............where did I leave that wrench this time....?
John Atchison
69 2000
Idaho Falls
At 09:22 AM 4/20/03 -0400, datsunmike wrote:
>You don't need TDC to adjust the valves.
>
>Simply rotate the engine clockwise and see which valve is depressed. Use the
>'9' method wich is: if #1 valve is depressed adjust the #8 valve. If #2
>valve is depressed adjust #7 valve and so on.
>
>I use a 27mm socket on the late motors with a 1/2" Craftsmen flexible head
>wrench to turn the engine while doing the valves. The flexible head wrench
>is the longest they make and gives plenty of leverage to turn the engine
>over. For early cars use a 1.5" socket with the appropriate adapters. I
>found this to be by far the easiest and fastest way to do the valves. Some
>people push their cars and some people use the starter motor but this is the
>easiest.
>
>It can also be used when adjusting your points.
>
>Mike
>
>PS - Remember to remove the wrench before starting the engine - don't
>ask!!!!!!!!
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