valve adjustment

[85carrera]

hey all...im trying to adjust the valves right now but the 101 projects book doesn't give too good a desc of where the i gotta stick the feeler gauge. I've adjusted valves on an acura before but this seems a little tougher...do i put the feeler gauge right at the top of the valve spring? and plus it seems a little tough to get in...do you guys loosen it before adjusting?

david

[450knotOffice]

Yes. Loosen the adjusting nut first, stick the feeler gage in, then tighten it to specification. Otherwise you will have a very hard time slipping the gage in (as you've found).

Good luck to you.

[Scott R]

Second that method, also read every thread you can find, getting the "feel" of a correctly adjusted valve is a bit of a science. I kind of equate to having someone stand on a piece of paper, and then you pulling it out from under him.

[Wil Ferch]

absolutely brilliant alternative method by Racer2.7-->

valve adjustment

- Wil

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by Wil Ferch

absolutely brilliant alternative method by Racer2.7-->

valve adjustment

- Wil

And now a Tech Article Here.

[bmgmd]

absolutely brilliant alternative method by Racer2.7-->

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...acer+AND+valve

- Wil

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[Thrlls]

Originally Posted by Wil Ferch

absolutely brilliant alternative method by Racer2.7-->

valve adjustment

- Wil

Mahalo Wil!

I was looking for something about valve adjustments knowing it will only be a matter of time once I get my car!

Oh...and a Big MAHALO to Racer2.7 for his contribution!!