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Old 12-11-2005, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nazrat
So to clarify I adjust the valve until there is 0 lash by cranking it up until I can't get a feeler gauge in there at all. Then I setup and adjust the dial indicator so that the needle sits on the top of the valve retainer and is set at 3mm (although that number really doesn't matter much). I turn the crank until the dial indicator shows that the valve has been pushed down 2mm. Then I check the harmonic balancer for the amount of stretch.

I can do that. I'll take pics of the process as well.

-Tad
You got the idea. Just 2 things. You start with intake #1 "straight up" In relation to the rocker arm. So "straight up" may not necessarily be straight up. The object is to remove as much valve lash as possible.
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And the manual specifically states "Just remove" valve lash. So yes you crank it up but you need to go easy on it.

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