Feel is better gained by experience than by description. What you're after is
having the lash set correctly so try this method and then you'll be on your way
to feel. Lash the valves so that the 0.010 feeler gauge goes between the
rocker arm and the valve but the 0.011 feeler gauge doesn't. Note: erring on
the side of looser is better as they tend to getting "tighter" as the engine
breaks in.
Bud
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Subject: how DO you use a feeler gauge?
Author: Douglas Frank <frank@zk3.dec.com>
Date: 04/18/2000 2:04 PM
OK, OK, sounds like a stupid question. But can anyone
really describe how it's supposed to "feel" when you've got
the valve lash set correctly? Should the gauge slide in
with very little resistance, noticable friction, or
just-barely-fits-without-buckling?
I and my valves thank you. (mostly the valves)
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