<VV> adjusting 68 coupe valves 95hp

[Shaun]

The chunk of 'bakelite' is a petrified piece of a rubber intake valve seal.

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: <Sethracer at aol.com>; <Ktbug401 at aol.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> adjusting 68 coupe valves 95hp


> Seth...  Well done!
>
> Believe it or not - I was afraid to answer.
>
> Attachments (if any) are scanned with anti-virus software.
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
> >
> > Uh Oh!  - Seth
> >
> > Note - There are two strong held beliefs (almost as strongly held as
> > religious beliefs)
> >
> > 1) Cold adjustment, non-running, tighten to grip pushrod and pre-load,
let
> > it sit overnight to bleed down is best!
> > 2) Hot adjustment, running, sliced or hole-punched valve cover. Adjust
to
> > remove ticking and pre-load. - is best!
> >
> > There are strong wills and lots of experience on either side. If you've
> > never done it, pick the easiest one and try it. If you still get tapping
> > on  cold
> > start, try the other.
> > -Seth
>
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