<VV> adjusting 68 coupe valves 95hp

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/2006 6:16:09 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
Ktbug401 at aol.com writes:

Can  someone help me.  I've read conflicting articles on the best way  to  
adjust valves- static or dynamic adjustments.  In addition, when  I  pulled 
the 
left side valve cover I found a small piece (3mm) of  bakelite??? any  ideas 
where 
or what this means.   Thanks

mark



Uh Oh!  - Seth
 
Note - There are two strong held beliefs (almost as strongly held as  
religious beliefs) 
 
1) Cold adjustment, non-running, tighten to grip pushrod and pre-load, let  
it sit overnight to bleed down is best!
2) Hot adjustment, running, sliced or hole-punched valve cover. Adjust to  
remove ticking and pre-load. - is best!
 
There are strong wills and lots of experience on either side. If you've  
never done it, pick the easiest one and try it. If you still get tapping on  cold 
start, try the other. 
-Seth