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Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone

To: paul.hunt1@virgin.net
Subject: Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:37:21 -0600
 Er, isn't a remote starter switch a little easier?  That's what I use.

  CR

paul.hunt1@virgin.net wrote:
> 
> As others have said push it yourself in 4th while watching the rockers (I
> assume you are using the 'rule of nine'?).  I push/pull using the top of the
> RH front wheel - you get double the leverage and control that way.
> 
> PaulH.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 5:26 AM
> Subject: Easy way to adjust valves alone
> 
> > I'd like to adjust my valve clearances on my 1980 MGB, but I'd like to
> know
> > the easiest way to turn the engine.  I don't have a helper, or I'd try the
> > "push the car in 4th gear" method.  I've seen the remote starter switch
> > mentioned, or a big socket.  What's easiest and works best?  Thanks.
> >
> > --Steve Shoyer

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