Valve adjustment, How the Fuchs with the HS in the way Options

[DavidSweden]

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)

[dlestep]

in my driveway, which is slightly slanted, nose ASS toward street, 2nd gear REVERSE, emergency
brake off, I shoulder the car to get an indicated TDC in slot. To ensure that someone
hasn't modified the distributor, check position of rotor, should be pointed to #1,
if it is, it's good, then fall on the stack of cardboard beside the car and ensure both
intake and exhaust are fully closed. Grab the rocker at the nut with your fingers,
then attempt to move the rocker. You should feel and Just hear the Ickity Ack.
These are aluminum cases, aluminum heads with solid lifters.
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Clickity Clack is BAD.
Tickity Tack is ok, but adjust them soon.
Ickity Ack is right on the money.
No Ickity Ack is BAD ! TOO TIGHT !
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Also, check the other side where both valves are closed and check gap again.
If you find one loses its' settings and always seems to be the loudest.
Replace the pushrod, and readjust.
Hope this helps.
Hang in there, it gets better.