For each cylinder: Turn engine to TDC of the compression stoke for the cylinder. Loosen rocker screw, turn back in until slack is taken up, then tighten additional 1-2 turns. Tighten lock nut. Repeat for all 4 cylinders. If a lifter is tight and the valve starts to lift, let engine sit for a while after adjusting. Replace valve covers. Then start engine, allow to warm up noise and all. Rev engine. An air bond or stubborn lifter may need 10-15 minutes at high rpm. Go for a drive. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Matthew Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:20 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: pumping up lifters after head job... folks, trying to get the lifters to pump up after a head job. It will barely run b/c i can't get the valves set right when the lifters ain't solid. this bus sat for 5 years before doing the head job. any advice? just run it till it is warm and then adjust? thanks matthew __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com |
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