It's been a while since I have adjusted mine (2-3 years) so I had kinda
forgotten, thanks for setting me straight so that I don't lead others astray :-)
Guy Weller wrote:
> No Brad, you definately adjust tappets cold.
>
> Loose tappets means more noise, and more wear to the valve train, especially
> between rocker and push rod.
>
> If very loose the valve will open later, and close sooner, and not open as
> wide. All this adds up to less fuel mixture drawn in, and less "bang" per
> cylinder. Also less exhaust gas expelled so less room for new mixture.
> i.e. less efficiency, less power.
>
> I don't think that there is the sort of "either / or" relationship with high
> revs or better torque suggested by Herb, I think its just simply less power.
> ! May be wrong here.
>
> Too little valve clearance "just" leads to burnt valve seats.
>
> Guy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net>
> To: Philip Hubbard <hubbard@idir.net>
> Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: 29 January 2000 05:17
> Subject: Re: Progress Report - Actual Progress
>
> > If I am not mistaken, (list?!) the valves should be adjusted when the
> engine is
> > up to operating temperature. Brad
> >
> > Philip Hubbard wrote:
> >
> > > Loud tappets - at least it seems to be coming from under the valve
> cover.
> > > Loud is just annoying, right? Means they are a little loose? I did
> adjust
> > > them cold this last time.
> > >
> > > P
> >
> >
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