OM617.952 valve adjustment. How tight is too tight where the engine will not run?

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OM617.952 valve adjustment. How tight is too tight where the engine will not run?

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03-12-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Army

Interesting: camshaft configuration - really? Have you got a reference for that? (Please don't think I'm being rude - I just don't see how that would make a difference)

{Rotators == rotor washers}

Army,
Valve rotators are very common on industrial application motors. They have a type of ratchet device that turns the valve a small amount each time it is opened. he device is part of the piece between the end of the valve stem & the follower in most motors.

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