[TR] Valve lash adjustment procedureTriumph TR6

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

I agree with Mark's suggestion. Here's another situation. Some engines, such
as older IH Farmalls, are listed with a hot clearance. That doesn't help
much on an engine being assembled for the first time. I used to find that a
cold adjustment with about 0.003" added to the hot spec. seemed to be just
about right.

Now, I wonder what we would have to do in an unheated garage in Siberia
during winter??

Alex Thomson

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Subject: [TR] Valve lash adjustment procedureTriumph TR6

I am trying to coordinate a british car shop to do a valve lash adjustment
on my 1972 Triumph TR6.

After reviewing the procedure, and then reading some forum and the Buckeye
Triumph site, I just want to get clarification.

Is it absolutely necessary for the car to be totally cold (some said 24
hours) before the adjustment is done, or is their no problem (if the people
know what they are doing) with waiting a reasonable amount of time and then
doing the adjustment?

I have had the car many years and do not think this has been done for many
years.

Any input appreciated.

Craig 
1972 Triumph TR6
Vienna, VA

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