Yes, it's the rule if 13!
Joe
Stephane St-Amant wrote:
>
> Is there an equivalent for 6 cylinder engine... Namely a TR6 engine?
>
> Steph
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Drew Rogge <drew@pixar.com>
> Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 3:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
>
> >
> > The numbers add up to 9...
> > In other words if the #1 valve is open, adjust #8 (8+1=9)
> >
> > #2 open, adjust 7, etc.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > Drew Rogge wrote:
> > >
> > > Ok, I'll play. Hate to show my ignorance but what is the "Rule of
> Nines?"
> > >
> > > Drew
> > >
> > > On May 12, 2:00pm, Peter C. wrote:
> > > > Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
> > > >
> > > > Oh dear.... offended... sorry. Just being a bit too brief.
> > > > I was offering up a different way to remember. You are helping by
> pointing
> > > > out a discrepancy in the Haynes. I was trying to help by offering an
> almost
> > > > universal rule for 4-cylinder engines. (almost, because I haven't
> tested it
> > > > on everything....yet)
> > > > Peter C... attempting to help un-twist some knickers
> > > > -------
> > > > At 01:50 PM 5/12/2000 , Z27407@aol.com wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >In a message dated 5/12/00 1:19:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > > >nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
> > > > >
> > > > ><< Think "Rule of Nines" and you wont need a book. >>
> > > > >
> > > > >Well.. I just thought that I would mention the Haynes error for
> those who
> > > > >may not know about "The Rule" and may be using "The Book".
> > > > >
> > > > >Thanks for your reply!
> > > > >
> > > > >Paul Cordts
> > > > >Custom Cars, Inc.
> > > >
> > > >-- End of excerpt from Peter C.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Drew Rogge
> > > drew@pixar.com
> >
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