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| DavidSweden |
 Jun 19 2015, 08:02 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 481 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia  |
Some of you may have read my earlier thread where I described the engine would not restart..
Well I checked out the wiring harnesses at the brain end and everything checked out. I have ordered a new CHT and have replaced the rotor and cap this is just to see if it gets it going as I have not found the problem Anyway I decided to check the valve clearance after reading the appropriate literature I hoisted the car only to be once again totally pissed by the design of this car. Question Is it possible to remove the valve covers and adjust the valves with the heat exchangers in place? I am starting to regret that I bought this car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) moral support and possibly some therapy will be require (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| somd914 |
Jun 19 2015, 08:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
And make sure innocent ears are within hearing distance...
For the most part I find working on a 914 easy. However, valve adjustments with heat exchangers on and with the car on stands is an absolute PITA. Sometimes I think it would be easier, or at least less frustrating, to drop the engine. Also, I have found it easier to pop the bails upward for removal, and have found it easier to reinstall the covers with the bails downward. Removing or at least loosening the heat plumbing on the passenger side in front of the exchanger has also gained me some much needed working room for #4. |
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DavidSweden Valve adjustment Jun 19 2015, 08:02 AM
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