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Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone

To: paul.hunt1@virgin.net
Subject: Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone
From: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 04:33:38 -0600
Awwww, ya just need more practice.  Whirr, whirr......;^)

  CR

paul.hunt1@virgin.net wrote:
> 
> 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: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
> To: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
> Cc: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 3:37 PM
> Subject: Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone
> 
> >
> >  Er, isn't a remote starter switch a little easier?  That's what I use.
> >
> >   CR
> >
> > paul.hunt1@virgin.net wrote:
> > >
> > > 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 control that way.
> > >
> > > PaulH.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>
> > > To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 5:26 AM
> > > Subject: Easy way to adjust valves alone
> > >
> > > > 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 remote starter
> switch
> > > > mentioned, or a big socket.  What's easiest and works best?  Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > --Steve Shoyer

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