<VV> Adjusting Valves

[Harry Yarnell]

Here's the best way. Do one cylinder at a time. Remove the two rockers, two 
studs and the guide plate. BTW, the guide plate HAS to go back with the "U" 
facing out. Remove the pushrods and tubes. Replace the outer O ring. Install 
the tube thru the head and THEN install the inner O ring. Seat the tube with 
a 9/16" socket and rubber hammer. You'l feel it pop into place. Reassemble 
the valve train; rotate the engine to that cylinder's firing (use 
distributor as guide); tighten the rockers to zero lash, and add 3/4of a 
turn.
Go to the next cylinder.....

Harry Yarnell
Perryman Garage and Orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 4:56 PM
Subject: <VV> Adjusting Valves


>I am resealing the engine on my 1966 140. There are several different
> methods that I have read about.
>
> Is there a certain order that I should follow when removing the push rod
> guides? Do I need to loosen the top bolts on the heads? What should I
> retorque the guide nuts to?
>
> I have read that there are two ways to adjust the valves - running and not
> running. It seems that it would be easier to adjust them not running. Any
> tips / advice on the technique to use?
>
> Thanks - Bruce
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