how do I check piston to valve clearance?
07-16-2003, 10:40 AM
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how do I check piston to valve clearance? Anyone have a writeup for this?
I heard I could do clay (not so good) or the pushrod method, any tips are appreciated!
-Steve
I heard I could do clay (not so good) or the pushrod method, any tips are appreciated!
-Steve
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Re: how do I check piston to valve clearance? use playdoh, clay ect...
just bolt down the heads w/2-5 bolts, with the clay installed, fix you're valve train and spin the motor. pull he head off, and check the clay w/ a mic. works like a charm ;D
just bolt down the heads w/2-5 bolts, with the clay installed, fix you're valve train and spin the motor. pull he head off, and check the clay w/ a mic. works like a charm ;D
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Re: how do I check piston to valve clearance?
I use test springs and an adjustable pushrod.Just adjust pushrod to 0 play and rotate motor and check clearence with a dial indicator on the spring while pushing the spring/rocker down by hand.
-Steve
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Re: how do I check piston to valve clearance?
I use test springs and an adjustable pushrod.Just adjust pushrod to 0 play and rotate motor and check clearence with a dial indicator on the spring while pushing the spring/rocker down by hand.
Ditto! Why pull the heads to check clearance when all you have to do is pull a couple valve springs?
You need at least 1 adjustable pushrod and 1 checking spring, you can get a dial indicator at harbor freight or any good tool place.
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Re: how do I check piston to valve clearance?
I use test springs and an adjustable pushrod.Just adjust pushrod to 0 play and rotate motor and check clearence with a dial indicator on the spring while pushing the spring/rocker down by hand.
Ditto! Why pull the heads to check clearance when all you have to do is pull a couple valve springs?
You need at least 1 adjustable pushrod and 1 checking spring, you can get a dial indicator at harbor freight or any good tool place.
-Steve
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Re: how do I check piston to valve clearance?
I use test springs and an adjustable pushrod.Just adjust pushrod to 0 play and rotate motor and check clearence with a dial indicator on the spring while pushing the spring/rocker down by hand.
Ditto! Why pull the heads to check clearance when all you have to do is pull a couple valve springs?
You need at least 1 adjustable pushrod and 1 checking spring, you can get a dial indicator at harbor freight or any good tool place.
-Steve
