Just to be sure when checking valves...

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:25 am

...the locking nut is the one in the center that takes a 4mm, while the adjustment is done with the larger nut around the base that takes a 9?

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:46 am

Sparky wrote:...the locking nut is the one in the center that takes a 4mm, while the adjustment is done with the larger nut around the base that takes a 9?

No, you've got it backwards. The 9mm nut is the locking nut, you adjust the tappet itself from the center.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:48 am

Just to add to what Kaos said. Make sure when retightening the locknut that you do not move the 4mm adjusting screw...Easiest way to make sure? Recheck your clearance after you are done tightening everything down

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:08 pm

And do it all with the engine DEAD COLD.

Sparky · Post by **Sparky** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:25 am

Well, that explains why I've never been able to adjust the sodding valves. Thankfully, I never loosened the actual locking nut...and the valves remained clear anyways.

*annoyed look at self*

I assume a 4mm socket will do for the adjustment screw, since finding a proper sized box wrench seems to be an exercise in futility.

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:56 am

Sparky wrote:
I assume a 4mm socket will do for the adjustment screw, since finding a proper sized box wrench seems to be an exercise in futility.

A 4mm square socket is a pretty rare bird also.

Here's what I use...
http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Tappet ... sbs_auto_2

Kind of expensive but super handy.

Modern Buddy

Just to be sure when checking valves...

Just to be sure when checking valves...

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