Posted by Steve@Advance on December 29, 2014 at 19:15:43 from (107.203.134.67):
In Reply to: number one piston posted by red theo on December 29, 2014 at 18:19:07:
I've seen a lot of formulas for setting valves with the crank in various positions. Some swear by this method, but I've never trusted myself to get it right.
I always just pull the plugs (to make turning the engine easier), put the feeler gauge in the first rocker and hand turn the engine slowly through until I find the loosest position, lock it down, recheck it just to be sure, then move to the next one.
I also prefer to start it up before putting the cover back on just to give them a listen. If the rockers or head have been disassembled, or it's a fresh start up, I'll let it run a bit, then recheck them again.
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