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Re: [T3] Deathrich RIP


On 15 Jun 99, at 9:33, James MacNaughton wrote:

> The news?  Runs somewhat better, but still has a bad stumble <miss>, and no
> power.  While adjusting the valves, it is apparent that the rocker on #4
> exhaust valve can't be backed off far enough to relieve tension on the valve
> itself.  Meaning; even if I back the screw adjuster *all the way out*, I
> can't get .006" of play (really, I can't get any at all, the end of the
> rocker is touching the valve).

Are you sure that you are adjusted to #4 TDC (firing order is 
1,4,3,2.) There should be no problem with just doing one or both 
heads.

Hold a ruler across the 4 valve ends. Can you tell if this valve is 
too far in, or too far out?

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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