280ZX L6-2753cc 2.8L SOHC (L28E) (1982)
Valve Clearance: Adjustments
ADJUSTING INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE CLEARANCE
Adjustment should be made while engine is hot.
1. Start engine and warm up engine until water temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge, then stop engine.
Adjustment cannot be made while engine is in operation.
2. Remove valve rocker cover.
3. Set so that high point of No.1 cam lobe points up.
Adjust clearance on half of the valves.
Adjust only valve numbers 1, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 11.
Valve clearance (Hot)
Intake (3; 8; 11): 0.25 mm (0.010 in)
Exhaust (1; 7; 9): 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
(1) Using feeler gauge, measure clearance between cam lobe and valve rocker.
(2) If the clearance is not specified value, loosen pivot lock nut and turn valve rocker pivot to provide proper clearance.