Hi guys,
I am about the adjust lifter clearances on my car for the first time.
I have done a fair amount of research on how to do this correctly in terms of how much resistance the feeler gauges should have.
I need to set the intake at 0.01mm and the exhaust at 0.013mm.
My test for whether I did this correct or not shall be that a +0.001mm gauge will not fit, and a -0.001mm gauge will fit easily.
I understand that if the gaps are too large the engine will tick.
But what will be a symptom of too little gap, ie, the valve is not closing completely?
This is what I am thinking:
1. Compression test - This should come lower than expected?
2. Perhaps the vacuum reading will be jumpy if intake valves are incorrectly set - Is this an accurate assumption?
I am about the adjust lifter clearances on my car for the first time.
I have done a fair amount of research on how to do this correctly in terms of how much resistance the feeler gauges should have.
I need to set the intake at 0.01mm and the exhaust at 0.013mm.
My test for whether I did this correct or not shall be that a +0.001mm gauge will not fit, and a -0.001mm gauge will fit easily.
I understand that if the gaps are too large the engine will tick.
But what will be a symptom of too little gap, ie, the valve is not closing completely?
This is what I am thinking:
1. Compression test - This should come lower than expected?
2. Perhaps the vacuum reading will be jumpy if intake valves are incorrectly set - Is this an accurate assumption?