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Having a mind blank

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:14 pm
by Nick
Im having a senior moment! Whats the correct way to set valve clearances on a major?

Re: Having a mind blank

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:37 am
by Brian
Rule of Nine.
8 = Down (Open) .... Set = 1
7 ........................Set = 2
6 ........................Set = 3
5 ........................Set = 4

Continue through them like this, adding the number of both valves to 9.

0.012" Exhaust (with rotator cap), 0.015" Inlet.

Re: Having a mind blank

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:43 pm
by Nick
Thanks for that brian, I couldnt remember last night! I was out in my workshop trying to work it out for ages, and didnt want to do it wrong! :oops: