Would that have anything to do with engine out of balance? Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: Patrick P. Castronovo <slick1@mohaveaz.com>; Robert.Long@CSDInc.com
<Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
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Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: valve adjustment/ smog plugs x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
>"Valve Clearance Intake & Exhaust .017 Cold"
>
>Should say HOT.
>
>BTW, can any of you get your car to idle well at 600 RPMs? I can't and
never
>could.
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
>To: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 3:52 PM
>Subject: Re: valve adjustment/ smog plugs x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
>
>
>> Linda:
>> In my tune up book it reads:
>>
>> 1965-1969 SPL311(1600 engine)
>>
>> Spark Plugs NGK BP-6E Gap .28 -.32
>>
>> Distributor Point Dwell Degree 49-55
>> Point Gap Inches .018 - .022
>>
>> Basic Ignition Timing Degrees 16BTDC @ 600 RPM
>>
>>
>> Compression Pressure (PSI) @ 350 RPM 181 PSI
>>
>> Valve Clearance Intake & Exhaust .017 Cold
>>
>> Idle Speed 600 RPM
>>
>> Firing Order 1 3 4 2
>>
>> #1 Cylinder is the front, #2 is next, #3 is next, and #4 is last.
>>
>> Distributor turns Counter Clockwise
>>
>> As you put your finger over each hole in the firing order, 1 3 4 2. you
>> will feel air come out of the Spark Plug hole. That means the valves are
>> both closed. Adjust them now, in this position. Rocker arms up off the
>> Valves. When the valves are open, allowing movement of Air and Gas
in/out
>> of the chamber, the rocker, or Cam is pushing down on the valve
>compressing
>> the spring. The spring moves the Valve to the Closed Position so it
forms
>> an airtight seal in the Cylinder.
>>
>> >List,
>> >A question on the cold valve adjustment- Is it 0.20 or 0.21, and on a
>> >1600 can you adjust the intake and exhaust of the cylinder the dist
>> >rotor is pointing to together? Also I am still confused about being sure
>> >that valves are fully open or closed-Is that when the pushrods are fully
>> >up, the rockers are down and springs are compressed? So at TDC,
>> >compression stroke, #1, are #1 valves adjusted or not? Someone mentioned
>> >the 9 rule, or something like that, is that the only way?
>> >Second question on plugs. What is the exact size for the intake plugs
>> >so I know what to ask for. I know about the injector plugs in the head
>> >already, they have not been done yet.
>> >Questions form A to Z...
>> >Linda
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