The ole boy who helped me rebuild my first 235 had me adjust the valves
while running. I thought it was a bit odd myself, but it seemed to
work. He was a dirt track racer back in the 50's and I respected his
knowledge and experience. The last time I adjusted mine I did it while
running. You do have to be careful though as there is the potential for
bending a pushrod. I do think that the next time I adjust mine I will
do it not running because I think that it is easier and my feeler gauges
don't get ruined.
So I guess either way is correct.
Mike
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> From: tcape[SMTP:tcape@weblnk.net]
> Reply To: tcape
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 12:43 PM
> To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
>
> One additional question on adjusting valves. Does the engine have to
> be
> running? I have been told 'yes' by one person and 'no' by another.
> TIA
> Tom Caperton
> '47 2nd 3100
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cupola2@worldnet.att.net
> To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 10:42 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
>
>
> >I'm using a 1954 Truck Shop Manuel as a reference to adjust the
> valves
> >on my '54 3100. All that I can find is to make sure the engine is
> >sufficiently warmed up. Doesn't the position of the piston (TDC)
> come
> >in to play also?
> >Thank you,
> >John
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
> >
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
>
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