Valve adjustment question.

[tipwise]

I stick the bent zip tie in so that it hits the valve stem. Then I know it's under the face as is should be. Then, holding it in place you either have to reach down, or around to turn the crank or have an assistant do it. If you let go of the zip tie, even if it seems to stay in place the valve will dislodge it.

got it wow. feel like an idiot. way easy. so record each size replace and move on right?

[Steve]

That's it.

Want the spreadsheet?

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[tipwise]

Okay so sizes are as follows. Doesn't look like i can do much swapping.

4 intake 2.55x
4 exhaust 2.65
3 intake 2.60
3 exhaust 2.55
2 intake 2.55x
2 exhaust 2.60
1 exhaust 2.60x
1 intake 2.55x

i emailed you offline for the spreadsheet steve. did you get it?

[sachsaca]

Here is a video of adjusting the valves. It tends to be dry and long but very informative. I'm pretty sure it has been posted before and I know some of you will let that be known. But here it is again. sachsaca

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...54469142545363#

[Skateguy50]

I tried the zip tie method but didnt catch the first time and got a bit afraid of sticking things into the engibe with fear of something getting dropped in or broke, so I covered the holes and went to plan b. I used an allen key that fit about how the "tool" fits on the top of the engine and made do with that method.

As far as the measuring and shim sizes it can get confusing, I did get the spreadsheet but basically used the same principles as that and did it on a sheet of paper in the garage.

Also I got a small 2.35 shim to put in and use to measure and calculate what size I needed. Took a while but worked. I had to buy a few shims to avoid many trips to the dealer, but now I can swap my extras with them for free next time.

Oh and fyi, I did try the "real" gasket and after doing the shims once and replacing all the gaskets after I will put the OEM gasket on in the spring. The real gasket is just to thick and really messed up my tach, could not get the worm drive set right no matter how tight I made it broke my cable from that and well no tach again. It sounds like a good idea as you can reuse it for multiple shim adustments but imo is not worth it.

[doctorgonzo]

Hell you can reuse the OEM gasket for multiple shim adjustments. Lightly grease both sides of when you install, regrease lightly each time you pull the cover. Those things are very reusable.

[Skateguy50]

The one I took off the first time had no chance of reuse, was at 20k miles and it seemed like it never was taken off.

I do have a new oem gasket that came with the gasket set I got for replacing the head and base, so I will put that one on in the spring and do as you say. Should be fine for the next few checks.

[Steve]

Okay so sizes are as follows. Doesn't look like i can do much swapping.

4 intake 2.55x
4 exhaust 2.65
3 intake 2.60
3 exhaust 2.55
2 intake 2.55x
2 exhaust 2.60
1 exhaust 2.60x
1 intake 2.55x

i emailed you offline for the spreadsheet steve. did you get it?

Yes, I got the request. Your spreadsheet will be there shortly.

Just looking at the shim sizes won't tell you that you can't move anything unless they are ALL the same size.
You have four sizes there, so, depending on what your clearances are, you might be able to do some swapping.

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[doctorgonzo]

Pretty good odds as Steve said you can do some swapping. Even if all tight, the 2.60 can be replaced with the 2.55 etc... at least maybe.