[TR] Adjusting valves on a TR6

[Jim Muller]

On 24 Aug 2007 at 8:31, Randall wrote:

> > To adjust the valves on my '74 TR6, I need a way to turn the 
> > engine over.
> 
> I like to put it in gear and push the car backwards.

Why backwards?  Because of the lower gear ratio?  Or to keep the 
timing chain tensioned the right way?  Nah, that doesn't make any 
sense that I can see.

I just put the car in gear and rock it back and forth, or forth and 
back as appropriate.  Almost any gear will do, but if I have to work 
in restriced driveway length, a lower gear is better.  Of course, one 
advantage of working on a Spitfire or GT6 is that with the bonnet up 
the top of the front tire gives a 2:1 mechanical advantage for moving 
the car.

-- 
Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+



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