My Haynes maintenance book indicated that I need to adjust the valves when the engine is hot. But when I was talking to a mechanic friend, he says that I can make the adjustments on a cold engine, just use a different gauge feeler. Is this possible? If so, what gauge should I use for intake and exhaust?
I appreciate any answers given.
I use 0.001" less gap to check valve clearance cold. So if shooting for
0.008/0.012 hot, try 0.007/0.011 cold. I do like to double check a few valves when hot just to be sure I have them set right.
Do it warm, take your time, it doesnt cool that fast. With the engine warm, remove the cover, roll it to TDC on #1, adjust #1,2 intake and #1,3 exhaust, now roll the engine 360' and do the rest. This will be #3,4 intake and #2,4 exhaust.
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