Fwd: <VV> valve adjusting

[HallGrenn at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/4/2006 10:36:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Sethracer at aol.com writes:

> I will suggest that you use only a breakerbar on  the 
> socket that turns the "stud-nut", not a ratchet. The breaker bar will allow  
> you 
> to move back and forth to really nail down the tightening point. That point  
> 
> where the rocker lash is taken up and the pushrod is being retained in  
> rotational movement. The ratchet introduces vagueness to the actual point. 
> Then  turn 
> it down your required lash and you're done.  -Seth
> 
This has been my experience as well.  Love that breaker bar.

Bob Hall
Group Corvair
'64 Brier
'65 Corsa
2 '68 Monzas