Shimming (TDC Question)

[GMSKEE]

Hey Everyone,

I just want to know if when shimming the engine do I need to worry about the bike being Top Dead Center, or just concentrate on the location of the Cam lobes. Seems as though my valves are pretty tight so I need to change the shim sizes, just got a little confused after reading something online about makeing sure the engine is TDC when checking the valve clearences.

THanks for any advise

[Steve]

I just answered that on your other thread about checking valve clearances.

No need to start a new thread.

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[GMSKEE]

Thanks Steve,

I made a note on the last one to you. Thank you for your help, it is very usefull and am looking to getting this project completed.

[Big T]

Did you read the instructions in a factory manual, or a Chilton's, or did you check BassCliffs site for same?

[BassCliff]

Hi Mr. GMSKEE,

Ha! I posted a response in your other thread too. I documented one of my valve adjustments with pictures. It might help you. I use the Suzuki factory method to check clearances, just like my friend Mr. Steve.

Valve Adjustments (8 Valve)
(PDF file)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff