Valve Adjustment Help
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Valve Adjustment Help
I am trying to adjust my valves but cannot seem to get it correct. In fact I cannot even get past the adjusting more than one set of valves. Using valve adjustment procedures referenced here:
http://www.centuryperformance.com/valveadjustment.asp
I should mention I have a solid cam. My dilema, with Intake #1 valve at full lift my #6 intake is also at partially lift. I am uncertain what type of cam I have exactly but I cant get passed the first step of the instructions. What am I doing wrong? I hear the Duntov cam needs to be adjusted differently, does this sound like one or the type? If so how do I adjust?
thanks!
http://www.centuryperformance.com/valveadjustment.asp
I should mention I have a solid cam. My dilema, with Intake #1 valve at full lift my #6 intake is also at partially lift. I am uncertain what type of cam I have exactly but I cant get passed the first step of the instructions. What am I doing wrong? I hear the Duntov cam needs to be adjusted differently, does this sound like one or the type? If so how do I adjust?
thanks!
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Originally Posted by ferndog4
I am trying to adjust my valves but I should mention I have a solid cam.
thanks!
thanks!
Do one cylinder at a time, in the firing order - that will eliminate any questions about which cylinders are up or down. Bring each one to TDC on the compression stroke, adjust the valves, and then go on to the next one in the firing order.
Have all plugs pulled out, and use the bolt on the front of the balancer to turn the engine over in a clockwise rotation.
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
If it is a SOLID CAM there's no smoke and mirrors here - it's easy. Get the specs from cam manufacturer, and find out if it's HOT lash or COLD.
Do one cylinder at a time, in the firing order - that will eliminate any questions about which cylinders are up or down. Bring each one to TDC on the compression stroke, adjust the valves, and then go on to the next one in the firing order.
Have all plugs pulled out, and use the bolt on the front of the balancer to turn the engine over in a clockwise rotation.
Do one cylinder at a time, in the firing order - that will eliminate any questions about which cylinders are up or down. Bring each one to TDC on the compression stroke, adjust the valves, and then go on to the next one in the firing order.
Have all plugs pulled out, and use the bolt on the front of the balancer to turn the engine over in a clockwise rotation.
I dont think ive had it so smooth and quite before? Woo, hoo!
