<VV> valves

[J R Read_HML]

Well, it IS possible that a nut has backed off from its setting.  If so, may 
need to double nut that rocker.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry Yarnell" <hyarnell1 at earthlink.net>
To: "Kirk Johnson" <ragstheratrodrampside at yahoo.com>; 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> valves


> The question I'll ask you is, how long has it been 'ticking'? Corvairs 
> often
> will 'tick' after they've sat awhile. Could be weeks or days. Driving it 
> and
> getting warmed up (10 miles or so) will USUALLY fill the errant lifter, 
> and
> you're good to go.
> BUT, if that doesn't work, it maybe time to open the covers and find the
> 'tapper'.
> Book says one turn tight from zero lash, cold.
> Once they're set, they shouldn't need to be touched.
>
> Bear in mind, it COULD be a stud starting to pull out of the block, but 
> lets
> not go there just yet...
>
> Harry Yarnell
> Perryman Garage and Orphanage
> hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kirk Johnson" <ragstheratrodrampside at yahoo.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:35 AM
> Subject: <VV> valves
>
>
>> Perhaps my terminology is incorrect.  To use newbie speak.  Those nuts
>> under the valve covers, how often do they need to be adjusted?  I have a
>> loud tick in one cylinder.  I was thinking if a lifter was not stuck, an
>> adjustment might make the sound go away.
>>
>> Kirk Johnson
>> DE Soto, KS
>>
>>
>>
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