<VV> valve adjustment

[Ron]

They don't need to be pumped up as the spring in it provides enough drag to 
be able to feel it with something better than wooden fingers.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Paul Abel" <pbob63 at frontiernet.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> valve adjustment


> 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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