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Re: Stupid Question about adjusting GT6 valves

To: Isaac Crow <isaac@avana.net>
Subject: Re: Stupid Question about adjusting GT6 valves
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 12:46:15 -0400 ()
Cc: "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Fri, 25 Sep 1998, Isaac Crow wrote:

> > > I am ready to adjust my valves on my '70 gt6+ engine.  How do I tell
> > > which valves are exhaust and which are intake? My engine is at TDC, so
> > > which valves should be adjusted.
> >
> > It doesn't matter, really, as all valves are set the same. However, just
> > "eyeball" the alignment of the manifolds to the valves and you'll see
> > which is which.
> 
> Andy,
> My Haynes manual shows .003- .005" for the exhaust valves, and .001 - .003"
> for the intake.  I am reading the wrong specs? The manual also covers
> Vitesse.

I suspect that is clearance for the valve stems within the guides. The
rocker arm clearance should be .010 set cold.

--Andy


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