Valve adjustment

[Nick Triesch]

Hello, my name is nick and I adjust number 6 intake valve by feel. There, I said it!

[jlex]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

Hello, my name is nick and I adjust number 6 intake valve by feel. There, I said it!

Ha... Sounds like an introduction at an AA meeting.
Good for you. May be just as accurate as wedging a feeler gauge in there that you can't see.

[proporsche]

Hi Nick i`m Ivan and i am not.........anyway i do not use feeler gauges when i adjust valves. Been doing it by feel since the 1980`s...congrats

Ivan

[Flat6pac]

Well, here is something even better for the thinker..
The thread pitch is 1mm, think about it.
Bruce

[Nick Triesch]

One of the best air-cooled mechanics in town told me that some of the valves must be done by feel. Like number 6.

[proporsche]

Nick+10000
i wonder who told you that;-)

Ivan

[Trakrat]

#6 intake says "bro... you really hit my right in the feels"... "you really know how to feel your way around my intake"... "I never knew you had feelings for me"... "did it feel as good for you as it did for me"....
don't forget to tip your waiter!

[brighton911]

It's true, after you have done enough of them, you can get pretty close just by feel. That being said, I still use a feeler gauge when setting but for checking, by feel.

[john walker's workshop]

Still using a feeler gauge. #6 too.

[DWeg1998]

I’ve only done two valve adjusts and still could tell by feel if I got it right or not as a final check.

[manbridge 74]

I always check with feeler after doing by feel. Usually dead on.

Pro tip: when holding tool sideways on exhaust valve it should just be tight enough to keep tool from falling/moving under its own weight.

[john walker's workshop]

If you can slip it in and out easily without giving it a couple of light twists, it's still a tad on the loose side.

[Bill Douglas]

Well done.

I check them all by feel but use the gauge on the rare occasions I have to adjust one.

[Canada Kev]

I use a feeler on all, even #6 intake. It's not that tough to get to. But I have smallish hands, so that may help.

[whiz05403]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

If you can slip it in and out easily without giving it a couple of light twists, it's still a tad on the loose side.

Sounds like a couple ex girlfriends I had!

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by Flat6pac

Well, here is something even better for the thinker..
The thread pitch is 1mm, think about it.
Bruce

Fingertight, then 1/10turn CCW

[proporsche]

tippy+1

[pampadori]

amateurs...
I do it by hand AND sound....while the engine is running! it hurts a little but is the most bestest.

[Peter Zimmermann]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

If you can slip it in and out easily without giving it a couple of light twists, it's still a tad on the loose side.

Ex-act-a-mundo. And yes, a feeler gauge is necessary. You don't have to "see" the gauge, you only have to "feel" it. You wiggle the rocker to break the oil lock, then you adjust it. When it's snug you pull out the gauge, but always make sure you can re-insert it. If you can't put it back in, with a wiggle if necessary, start over.

ALWAYS be sure your gauge is in good condition, and has no scratches or dents. If it isn't dead smooth, break off a chunk, dress the edge of the new metal on your bench grinder, and go at it. If you use the type of gauge that has the short section held with screws and a small plate, replace the gauge piece.

At my shop we used a long piece of shim stock, about 8-10", held in a handle. That allowed us to break off a piece that was used up, pull the stock through the holder, and then dress the edge where the break was. Much easier to use. 1-6-2-4-3-5.

[john walker's workshop]

Island911, over in PARF made a bunch of these years ago. Awesome.