Excellent results so far with the zero-lash valve adjustment. I want to go to about 1/4 turn to see if I can quiet the valves completely. I get some initial noise, but no clacking as before and they quickly pump up and are quiet from then on, even when hot coming off the interstate. Much better low end grunt and cold starts. I would like to pull the valve covers and check to see if any of the adjustments has changed since I last adjusted them (any lifters pump up further?). Anyone have a good solution to marking the 180 degree spot opposite the TDC notch? I have a scratch mark drawn, but I am not sure it is accurate. There isn't much room there with the triple pulley. Maybe I could put masking tape on it and mark off in inches? It would be nice to have a total advance mark too, to check the total distributor advance. And maybe a 5 degrees BTDC mark..... Jay ('85 Westy) |
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