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1. Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 00:26:56 -0500; I'd like to adjust my valve clearances on my 1980 MGB, but I'd like to know the easiest way to turn the engine. I don't have a helper, or I'd try the "push the car in 4th gear" method. I've seen the; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00764.html (7,723 bytes)
2. RE: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 23:14:07 -0700; Push the car in 4th. You can do it by yourself, very easy. Larry Hoy; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00766.html (8,036 bytes)
3. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: "Dave Wood" <djw69@idt.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:19:59 -0800; I found that removing the spark plugs makes it easy to turn the engine with the fan or alternator pulley by putting a bit of pressure on the belt so that it wont slip. If you have an electric fan yo; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00767.html (8,522 bytes)
4. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:29:23 -0800; The remote switch takes less physical effort (none), but it's harder to make the engine stop at exactly the right place. It's rather "hit-or-miss". With the wrench you have more precise control, but; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00781.html (8,816 bytes)
5. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 19:30:36 -0000; As others have said push it yourself in 4th while watching the rockers (I assume you are using the 'rule of nine'?). I push/pull using the top of the RH front wheel - you get double the leverage and; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00785.html (8,403 bytes)
6. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:37:21 -0600; Er, isn't a remote starter switch a little easier? That's what I use. CR; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00841.html (8,671 bytes)
7. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: "Mark and kathy LaPierre" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 20:05:13 -0600; 1 5/16" open end wrench on the pulley bolt has worked for me. Cut the wrench in half so its not so long, pull the plugs, and start turning the pulley from the plug side of the engine until you get th; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00850.html (9,788 bytes)
8. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 18:52:09 -0000; Whir-whir - damn, just past the 'rule of nine' point. Whir-whir - damn, just past the 'rule of nine' point. Whir-whir - damn, just past the 'rule of nine' point... -- Original Message -- From: Charle; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00894.html (9,269 bytes)
9. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: James Nazarian <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 13:15:14 -0700; FWIW I have always done mine in reverse. I find it is easier to do if I push the car backwards in 4th so that I can watch the valves. You just have to remember to read to order backwards (if you are; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00897.html (12,229 bytes)
10. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:07:39 -0500; That was always my experience. Push the damn thing - they don't weigh that Just remember to push in the normal direction of travel (forwards in 4th). Don't know how difference it actually makes, but; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00898.html (10,589 bytes)
11. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 04:33:38 -0600; Awwww, ya just need more practice. Whirr, whirr......;^) CR; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00924.html (9,711 bytes)
12. Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 21:41:45 -0600; Well, I suppose it's good exercise if you don't like hiking. ;^) I use a remote starter switch to bump it around until 8 is open and adjust 1, and so forth. Ya don't whirr, whirr; you bump it a bit.; /html/mgs/2000-11/msg00988.html (7,889 bytes)

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