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Valve Clearance: Adjustments

Adjust Valve Clearance.

Temporary Valve Adjustment

1. Set No.1 cylinder to TDC/compression. Align the mark (groove) with the pointer. The distributor rotor should face as shown.

Valve Adjusting Sequence

2. Adjust the valve clearance.

The valve clearance is measured between the valve stem and rocker arm adjusting screw. Adjust only the valves indicated by arrows.

Valve clearance (hot): 
IN: 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) 
EX: 0.35 mm (0.014 in.)

Crankshaft Rotation

3. Rotate the crankshaft 360°.

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