[Roadsters] adjusting valves on R16

[peter harrison]

If you have NO idea what your valve setting is (R16) - safe is to set them at
20 COLD - warm up the engine and then set to .17 HOT.Good test on accuracy -
if a .18 fits then you are too loose.Don't also forget to press down on the
push rod side before adjusting (just to make sure there is no oil in the cup)
And HOT is (as far as I know) the ONLY way to set them. Engine is typically
HOT after a short run to the liquour store, so you can acquire what is needed
for PATIENCE <G>

Peter Harrison
818 448 3181

 > Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 13:25:20 -0700
> From: hrhaslett at yahoo.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] adjusting valves on R16
>
> I have never been great at getting my valves adjusted correctly.  I get
them
> close, but not exactly right.  At Solvang I heard conflicting opinion as to
> what gap to set the valves on the R16 1600.  I have .17 Hot and .21 Cold in
my
> manual.  I prefer to set them cold vs hot because "hot" can vary quite a
bit.
> What I heard from a Datsun guy at Solvang was that cold setting is TIGHTER
>  than hot?  That seems contrary to me.  Please chime in with the gap
setting
> and technique tips that work best  for you.  Thanks in advance.
> Roy Haslett
> 67
> 1600
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