valve adjust with feelers vs dial indicator
Guys,
I adjusted the valves before putting NYNA 11 , 87 Carrera away for the winter and then decided to double check my work using a dial indicator to measure the clearances that I had set.
A dial indicator is about the size of a tire pressure gage with a movable rod protruding and you can set it up on a Z shaped mount which is bolted to the nearest valve cover stud. The rod is set on the top of the adjuster screw and when you jiggle the rocker, the movement can be read on the indicator.
I will never again use a feeler to set the clearances. My best work was pretty bad. The dial method was way easier and more reassuring and when I had finished, I checked the settings and they repeated.
One of those small inexpensive dial indicators from Sears would be better than the big one I have as it/I was awkward. Of course you would need the Z shaped tool also but that is inexpensive.
Ned Monaghan
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Ned NYNA 11
87 Carrera targa
98 BMW 528i
98 Volvo V70
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