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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

VALVE CLEARANCE

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove intake manifold assembly and cylinder head covers.

Fig. 7 Valve Clearance

3. Insert feeler gauge under lobe at 90 degree angle to camshaft.

NOTE: Cam lobes must be directed 90 degrees or more away from tappets.

 

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Valve Lash Intake: 0.15-0.25mm (0.006-0.010 inch).

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Valve Lash Exhaust: 0.25-0.35mm (0.010-0.014 inch).

4. To adjust clearance, insert Tappet Compressor T89-6500-A or equivalent, under camshaft next to lobe and rotate down to depress bucket tappet.

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