quick valve adjustment query

PostPost by: Chrisrich » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:52 am

The shop manual says 'remove the cam followers with the aid of a valve grinding tool.....'

Will I really need this tool when I pull those cams up? Can I get along without?

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PostPost by: robertverhey » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:57 am

It will make your life a lot easier!

A cheaper option is a toy bow and arrow set with rubber suction cup arrows.
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PostPost by: cliveyboy » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:24 am

You do not technically need the bow.

But I have this wonderful image of Robert standing over his engine trying to shoot his cam followers.

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PostPost by: hatman » Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:11 am

Use a magnet.
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PostPost by: john.p.clegg » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:04 pm

Bluetack..
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PostPost by: twincamman » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:12 pm

the valve lapping stick with the suction cups works well -and its cheaper than a bow and arrow AND you wont have the natives demonstrating on your lawn for defaming thier culture--ed-
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PostPost by: frearther » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:28 pm

Let your fingernails grow long?
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