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Old 01-24-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Old300D
Well, on my Nissan L28ET, an inline 6 with 12 valves, I can adjust all the valves with 4 or 5 stops during the 720 degree crank rotation. Sue me, I'm lazy. I do have the capacity to learn still, though.
any 4 stroke engine you can do valves in 720 degrees rotation of crank.

Assuming you are organised enough to take each valve as its lobe hits the sweet spot for adjustment.
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