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Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone

To: "Steve Shoyer" <Steve@shoyer.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Easy way to adjust valves alone
From: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 19:30:36 -0000
As others have said push it yourself in 4th while watching the rockers (I
assume you are using the 'rule of nine'?).  I push/pull using the top of the
RH front wheel - you get double the leverage and control that way.

PaulH.

----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Shoyer <Steve@shoyer.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 5:26 AM
Subject: Easy way to adjust valves alone


> I'd like to adjust my valve clearances on my 1980 MGB, but I'd like to
know
> the easiest way to turn the engine.  I don't have a helper, or I'd try the
> "push the car in 4th gear" method.  I've seen the remote starter switch
> mentioned, or a big socket.  What's easiest and works best?  Thanks.
>
> --Steve Shoyer

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