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Date:         Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:52:06 -0400
Reply-To:     phishman068@GMAIL.COM
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From:         Craig Cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Valve adjust after head job
Comments: To: Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com>
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Sadly no engine Stand. So if notch up gives me cylinder one, and notch down would then be cylinder 4, where do I place the other two?

Am I right in just snugging the valves until they touch until the engine had run and the lifters settled/pumped up?

-craig

On Oct 2, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:

> > It's actually 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC.

> > If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods are seated. > > <https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/chWBpTJ3hQ75p7AJfzkdftMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink> > > > Angus > > > On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: >> So I put heads on an engine. The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight. >> >> Now what? >> >> Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main pulley 90* and repeat I cylinder 4? >> >> What's the trick to keepin the pushrods in the center of the lifter while getting them onto the rocker assembly? >> >> Thanks!! >> -craig >


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