<VV> valve adjustment

[J R Read_HML]

The factory did it "cold" - which just means the engine is not running.  It 
SHOULD be run in advance to be sure the lifters are fully pumped up.

See page 6-36 - item 27 and following of the LM chassis manual.

Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - "icemobile" 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:45 PM
Subject: <VV> valve adjustment


> My question is this. When the valves on a 110 pg are properly adjusted, 
> should the rockers be tight, with no movement at all, or should I be able 
> to move them a little with my hand? I don't want any more bent pushrods.
>
> Thanks for the previous suggestions. I was able to free the last of the 3 
> stuck valves by tapping on it with a rawhide mallet. All pushrods are 
> pumping oil, and all valves are moving. I'm just not sure how far to 
> tighten the rockers initially. Once I get the engine running smoothly with 
> a decent idle, then I'll go back and final adjust the valves. I don't want 
> to overtighten. Am I going about this wrong?
>
> -Paul Abel-
> 65 monza sedamn 110pg.
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