Setting valves on Oliver 70

Raydex 234 · May 26, 2014

I posted this question also on the Oliver board. What is the best method to set valves on a tractor. My machinist said when the exhaust valve opens and just begins to close, set intake. When the intake valve just starts to open set exhaust. I remember doing it that way on my stock car years ago. Any other methods?

60 acre hillside · May 26, 2014

I always set ALL valve clearances when the valve was fully closed, but there are better mechanics on this board than I am.

Steve@Advance · May 26, 2014

I've never trusted any method other than hand turning the engine through with the feeler gauge in, feeling it out until I know I've got it set at the loosest point. Then if possible I'll start it up and recheck them running, or at least give them a listen before closing everything up.

Maybe I'm OCD, but I'd rather get it right.

El Toro · May 27, 2014

Bring N01 piston to tdc on the compression stroke
and adjust valves counting from the radiator:
1-2-3-6-7-&10

Then rotate the engine one full turn and adjust valves: 4-5-8-9-11-&12
Hal

Setting valves on Oliver 70

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