noob on first time valve adjustment

[theRash]

I've read the thread on valve adjusting but I am clueless on where to put the feeler gauge? I know it should be rather simple. I see the ajusting screws and I had thought that I measure under the arm which is under the adjusting screw... but I don't see and/or feel any gap where any size gauge will work. Yes I don't have another person with me who has done it before at the moment. sorry for the noobish question but I sometimes need to be hand held and with pictures. Anyone else had this problem on their first valve adjustment?

 

[wengejor]

Get a manual. you can download it for free...

Master Portal - forums.bauchan.org/Downloads

The feeler gage goes between the rocker arm and the valve end...opposite side of the adjustment screw.

 

[jemezcrusher]

opposite from the adjuster. Between the top of the valve and the rocker end

 

[cfdlighthouse]

feeler goes between tip of rocker and valve stem

 

[cfdlighthouse]

here is pic

 

[theRash]

Thanks cfdlighthouse I'm a visual type of guy, that's exactly what I needed.
Thank you all, I appreciate the quick response.

 

[2mbb]

You need to be careful to keep the feeler gauge flat to the top of the valve (parallel with the top of the valve). Any twist or angle may give a bad measurement. The gap is tight enough when you can move the feeler gauge, buy you feel a slight resistance.

I purchased a set of step blade feeler gauges which have a tip thickness of the desired measurement (0.014" for the exhaust) and after the tip the feeler gauge gets .002" thicker (0.016 for this example). If you can get the tip in but not the thicker part, then the gap is set properly.

 

[KLF]

I purchased a set of "step" feeler gauges which has a tip thickness of the desired measurment (0.014" for the exhaust) and after the tip the feeler gauge gets .002" thicker (0.016 for this example). If you can get the tip in but not the thicker part, then the gap is set properly.

BTW... those are called "go, no-go feelers". Very clever.

 

[cfdlighthouse]

Thanks cfdlighthouse I'm a visual type of guy, that's exactly what I needed.
Thank you all, I appreciate the quick response.

me too picture often help explain clearly what words cannot.

x2 on the feeler guage angle and i also bought a set of the stepped guages very cool.

 

[RAWHEAD REX]

don't forget to warm up the engine before you start.You need to do the valve adjustment to a hot motor.( a motor that is warmed up to proper operating temperature).It does make a difference

 

[vipergrhd]

You need to be careful to keep the feeler gauge flat to the top of the valve (parallel with the top of the valve). Any twist or angle may give a bad measurement. The gap is tight enough when you can move the feeler gauge, buy you feel a slight resistance.

I purchased a set of step blade feeler gauges which have a tip thickness of the desired measurement (0.014" for the exhaust) and after the tip the feeler gauge gets .002" thicker (0.016 for this example). If you can get the tip in but not the thicker part, then the gap is set properly.

go-no-go gauges are cool,specially for valve adjustments.i got a set that i use to adjust cummins diesel.john