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Old 12-29-2009, 11:04 PM
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valve setting

I just got my headstuds installed and was setting the valves. Following the FSM. I set everything on #1 tdc first. Turned over to #6 tdc and had #3 exhaust valve with the tappet about 1/8in from the valve stem. I turned it over to #1 again and #4 exhaust was the same way. I reset the valves and turned it over. But it was the same thing. It runs but has a miss. And I know something in the valves is not right. Thanks in advance.
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Make absolutely certain the pushrod is actually in the socket (top) of the lifter. Name:  connie_eatingpopcorn.gif
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Took the rocker arms back off those 2 cylinders and everything looks good. I forgot to mention when I put #3 rocker arm back on I had to back the exhaust off about 2 turns to get it to spec. It just acts like those 2 should be adjusted oposite. I might try setting each individual cylinder on TDC and adjust them that way.
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that's the long way to do it, but at least you'd know for certain they're adjusted correctly. just be sure you know the firing order
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