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Re: Valve Clearances

To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net, dingram@tnet.net
Subject: Re: Valve Clearances
From: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 04:50:00 PDT
Reply-to: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
I only have the Haynes manual and have been using the .012 setting cold 
with no ill effects so far. As far as which valve to adjust when 
whichever vavle is fully depressed subtract that from 9 to give you the 
valve that is open i.e. id number 3 is down 9-3=6 adjust number 6.     

>Reply-To: dingram@tnet.net (Doug Ingram)
>
>Thank the Spridget gods for the wisdom of the listers. Otherwise, how 
would
>a eager but inexperienced lad like myself ever figure some of this 
stuff out...
>
>I'm preparing to adjust the valve clearances on my 948, so like usual I
>consult my BMC Workshop Manual and the Haynes Manual which happen to be 
the
>two in my possession.
>
>BMC says to do the job with the engine HOT, and gives instructions on 
how to
>use the locknuts and adjusting screws etc. That's all.
>
>Haynes insists the engine be cold and advises an order, and turning of 
the
>crankshaft to position the tappet on the heel of the cam.
>
>Hmmmmm, hot or cold? And how do I know which valve to adjust when? 
(Both
>manuals specify .012, at least that's consistent)
>
>Any help would be most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Doug Ingram
>Victoria BC
>1958 Bugeye
>AN5L/636
>
>



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