Valve Clearance question

theevolone56 · Post by **theevolone56** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:11 pm

Hi,

You seem to be really up on the Buddy. I'm wondering where to find instructions for adjusting valve clearance.

It says in the manual "as needed" which makes no sense to me if one doesn't want to burn a valve.

Do you have any idea?

Rob

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:40 pm

Check out this thread from our Technical Library Lots of great info there!

And welcome to Modern Buddy!

ironmask · Post by **ironmask** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:18 am

You're a life saver for the link to the valve adjustment.. I have my buddy 50 in the garage almost tore down to that and was wandering what distance, etc. to from... thanks for the pics it makes it so much smoother for me..

tortoise · Post by **tortoise** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:49 am

ironmask wrote:buddy 50

Although watercraft related, this video explains 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine differences.

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BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:26 pm

Ummm.....if your working on a 50 2T....there are no valves.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:51 pm

a couple inches sounds good, right guys?

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:50 am

ironmask wrote:You're a life saver for the link to the valve adjustment.. I have my buddy 50 in the garage almost tore down to that and was wandering what distance, etc. to from....

As BuddyRaton points out, the photos are for adjustment of the valves on the 4T 125/150/170. The shop manual for the 50cc 2T is in the MB facts and guides. It discusses the reed valve used in the 2T and how it is replaced if damaged.

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rick71454 · Post by **rick71454** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:12 pm

Hello BuddyLand:

I know the Buddy 125 Serivce Manual says 0.08 millimeters for valve clearance.
What are the specifications for the Buddy 150 & 170i?

I have a Big Bore Kit 161cc installed in my Buddy 125. Anyone know the valve clearance for this?

Thanks
Rick71454

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:03 pm

If your kit used the same Head then the clearance should be the same as it was with your 125cc jug.

Otherwise if you got a new head with the Kit it should have come with specs.

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