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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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| Java2570 |
Jun 20 2015, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The first time I tried valve adjustment, it was frustrating and awful. But it seems like the more you do it and get acquainted with the process, it becomes much easier. I could also say that about removing my fuel tank.....1st time sucked, 2nd was easy.
Just take your time and find ways to make it easier. I've found that having a header makes my life easier when it comes to valves....but when I did have HE, taking out the heater pipes, etc. did make it more manageable. And yes....you will end up swearing a lot!! The Cap't method does make it easier but the first few times I did it by the book just to learn how the valves worked and so on.... Don't get discouraged and if you are anything like I am, if I get too out of my head with frustration, I leave it for the next day and I feel better about it. |
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DavidSweden Valve adjustment Jun 19 2015, 08:02 AM
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