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question for those who have actually adjusted valves

Post by thom » Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:25 pm

For those who have adjusted valves in a T with adjustable lifters, have you found that the 10 degrees per turn of adjustment gets .001 adjustment to be true? I'm curious. I suppose only if the lifter is threaded 3/8x24 tpi ? Knowing that would make things a little quicker once you determine approximately how much gap you need to close up, wouldn't it? :?:


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Re: question for those who have actually adjusted valves

Post by Gene_French » Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:55 pm

Tommy:
I use the "3" wrench adjustable lifters … I will set the locking nut against the lifter body to effect a slight resistance when turning the adjustment screw … this eliminates or atleast reduces any movement when locking the adjustment … and yes , using the thread pitch like a micrometer is a good way to set the clearance ...BUT , as with any setting operation you must check and re-check your work … always an optimist ...Gene French


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Re: question for those who have actually adjusted valves

Post by Rich Bingham » Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:28 pm

Just curious. Do youse guys with adjustable lifters set them hot ? I’d guess not since gap is specified for the stock non adjustable lifters. Prolly not that critical.
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Re: question for those who have actually adjusted valves

Post by jab35 » Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:49 pm

For 24 pitch, one turn = 0.0417", 1/36 of a turn 0.001157" so yes, 10 degrees of rotation is just over one thou, if that is still the question, best,jb

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