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Old 09-22-2020, 05:19 PM   #12
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Adjustable Tappets

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Originally Posted by Steve Rinaldo View Post
I got it done. I ground down 2 old wenches and they worked well. The hardest part was doing it by yourself. It would have been a lot easier with a helper to tell you which one valve was open so you could check its partner using the rule of 9. When I do it again i'll be looking for a helper, any takers? Steve


I just bring each cylinder up to near TDC on compression stroke, then adjust those 2 valves. Easy.
If your lifters are such that they can't be adjusted in that manner, measure the lash rotate to be able to adjust, make an adjustment and measure again. It may take a couple tries.
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