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| Artfrombama |
 Sep 10 2025, 10:53 PM
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Adjusted the valves using the TDC method with satisfactory results but I find it somewhat difficult and takes too long.
The way I’ve always adjusted valves is with a remote starter button and bumping the starter. When the exhaust open, adjust the intake. Then when the intake fully open and starting to close, adjust the exhaust. EOIC Is either correct? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) If not please explain. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Sep 11 2025, 05:44 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,783 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Artfrombama @ Sep 11 2025, 12:53 AM)  The way I’ve always adjusted valves is with a remote starter button and bumping the starter. When the exhaust open, adjust the intake. Then when the intake fully open and starting to close, adjust the exhaust. EOIC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/splat.gif) This is not the way to adjust valves. You have no idea at what part of the cycle the valve is in, and the valves do overlap (one is opening while the other is closing). When you adjust a valve, it needs to be FULLY off the cam lobe. Do not adjust valves this way! I also use the Crusty method posted here. I find it a lot faster to not have to get out from under the car. But of the methods you listed, you need to be using the TDC method. Zach |
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Artfrombama Adjusting Valves Sep 10 2025, 10:53 PM
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I like the crusty method. Put it in fifth, roll ... Sep 11 2025, 05:24 AM GregAmy Cap'n method, both valve covers off, remote st... Sep 11 2025, 07:42 AM Superhawk996 Nothing wrong with the Capt’n method but it need... Sep 11 2025, 08:07 AM emerygt350 I don't even bother with the 'fast way... Sep 11 2025, 08:26 AM 930cabman just had a look at the wise words of the Cap, look... Sep 11 2025, 10:08 AM ctc911ctc I spent a good deal of time analyzing Krusty's... Sep 11 2025, 01:25 PM Literati914 The simplest way that I've found and IMHO, for... Sep 12 2025, 08:12 AM Artfrombama Thanks to everyone that responded.
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