Tim,
the easiest(and most precise way) is to remove the plugs, put the car in
gear then slowly roll it forward. This way you can turn the engine precisely
to the position were you want it to be.
Good luck
Thomas Willig
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Von: Tim Ward [mailto:timwarduk at aol.com]
Gesendet: Samstag, 3. Mdrz 2012 13:46
An: 'AH Mail List'
Betreff: [Healeys] Adjusting Valve Rocker Clearance
Hi Team
Once again I need the benefit of your collective wisdom.
I need to set the gaps again after a few years of use. I shall take out the
spark plugs so there is no resistance to turning the engine.
However.
The nut at the front, which is very large (I do have a spanner that size,
but the nut is too close to the chassis to use) also has a claw type fitting
on the front. So my question is, what is the easiest way to turn the engine
clockwise so that I get each successive valve, in the order set down in the
Haynes manual, to adjust? Using the starter is very imprecise. Rolling the
car in gear needs more space than I have in my garage, and is also quite
difficult to get precise. Is the claw fitting designed to be used by
something to turn the crank? If so what?
Thank you. I am sure that I shall get lots of help, as usual.
Tim
BJ8 '67
Tim Ward
Warwick House
12 Mill Road
Kislingbury
NN7 4BB
Tel: 07855 388 751
www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk
www.Shuttermagic.co.uk
www.kislingburyonline.co.uk
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