V^#%$ Adjusting
03-19-2003, 02:24 PM
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I noticed that I'm regularly supposed to adjust the valves on my motorcycle. Are piston cars supposed to have the same service done with regularity? I haven't heard of it, it makes me wonder...
03-19-2003, 03:05 PM
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yah, you adjust valve lash with feeler guages. Its the space between the rocker and valve. You need to consult the specs of the engine to see what the tolerances are. Adjusting valve lash is easy though.
03-19-2003, 03:08 PM
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yeah, I've done it on a motorcycle before (the fc is my first car)...I just never hear of anyone I know adjusting their valves on their car...maybe it's one of those things people always overlook because they think all they have to do is change the oil...
03-19-2003, 09:24 PM
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the only time a hydraulic lifter's clearance lash need to be checked is when you put new valves/springs in the head. The diffenrence in stem height of the valve could WIPE out a tappet in no time at all, seen this on F355's when idiot monkeys rebiuld them