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1. [oletrucks] Valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Rob & Margie J." <rjjmsj@charter.net>; Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:48:50 -0700; I'm not sure how wise it was for me to swap email servers. I posted this information a couple of days ago, and it never showed up. Someone asked about adjusting valves and where I got my info. Here i; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00357.html (6,737 bytes)
2. [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: cupola2@worldnet.att.net; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 08:11:27 -0800; 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 (TD; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00936.html (7,697 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Passnb4U@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:52:29 EST; << 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; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00944.html (8,317 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "tcape" <tcape@weblnk.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:43:07 -0500; 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 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00955.html (8,387 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: MIKE RAHL <MRAHL@martinmartin.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:14:22 -0700; 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 respe; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00960.html (9,738 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Passnb4U@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 16:26:29 EST; << 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 >> My feeling is as follow'; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00961.html (9,299 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Tom Burt <tburt@hirose.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 13:50:58 -0800; Tom C., I have heard that there are two ways as well. A guy I knew back in PA would adjust valves engine running and boy what an oily mess. Of course, this guy used to work on the GM lines building/t; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00962.html (9,848 bytes)
8. RE: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: MIKE RAHL <MRAHL@martinmartin.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 15:27:37 -0700; I think that when adjusting the 235 there is a method where, once you find TDC on #1 cylinder, you only have turn the engine one revolution to adjust all the valves. Can't remember it off the top of; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00964.html (12,200 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: MPHUDAK@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 18:40:04 EST; Since I have been working at a motorcycle/jetski shop, we have always done valve adjustments on cold engines. Reason being that all metals expand at different rates, and the truest readings come from; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00969.html (8,495 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:27:21 -0500; Yes, there is a way to set all valves in two steps. Turn the engine until No. 2 cylinder inlet valve starts to open. Now turn slowly an notice No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve will also start to open. Co; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00972.html (14,375 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: MASK4335@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:57:40 EST; Engine fully warmed up and running to adjust valves. Set your idle as low as it will go to do it, then readjust to normal idle speed after adjustment. Not a big deal, not even much mess. Mike Klepp; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00976.html (8,773 bytes)
12. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Michael Snow" <mwsnow@home.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 17:20:01 -0800; At the low RPMs our old sixes run, I don't think that valve lash is as critical as in a race engine. On my old CJ5 I adjusted the valves one time at TDC while they were good and hot and left the rock; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00979.html (9,902 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: rjj0msj@ix.netcom.com (Rob, Margie, Nick & Andrea); Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 02:49:03 GMT; Seems though that that is all the more reason to do it hot. Granted, when you first start the engine, it will be at optimum, but then when hot, you may have some valves right on, whereas others may b; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00985.html (9,642 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 18:35:12 -0500; No, but clearance is different if the engine is cold. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00988.html (9,668 bytes)
15. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Woodred@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 23:13:15 EST; Why is a guy on medical disability if he can swap an engine and trannie in the time it takes an average guy to do a tune-up? And then he goes drag racing? oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00990.html (8,864 bytes)
16. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 23:32:53 -0500; I always like to take my time when adjusting valves...this is how I do it: Plugs out, coil wire disconnected, rotate engine by hand, clockwise of course When #6 intake is fully open, set lash on #1 i; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00991.html (14,350 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Passnb4U@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 00:51:24 EST; << Why is a guy on medical disability if he can swap an engine and trannie in the time it takes an average guy to do a tune-up? And then he goes drag racing? oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM truc; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00996.html (8,870 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "ROGER GLEASON" <rogerg@maverick.facil.uconn.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:44:39 -500; Sounds to me that if you do it your way all metal expanding at different rates then you could get un even clearances when engine heated to operating temp...IMHO best way is running hot...But with mo; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01000.html (9,253 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: Chris Dillon <dillo021@tc.umn.edu>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:44:34 -0600; Well I'll show my ignorant 2 cents. Some old time rodders told me and showed me how to adjust valves while running and I use it all the time. I loosen the rocker until it begins to clack and the turn; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01001.html (8,955 bytes)
20. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: John Maertens <mcdac@rconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 09:57:07 -0600; That sounds like the procedure for hydraulic lifters. John '51 1/2 Ton Minnesota oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01002.html (9,293 bytes)

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