Adjusting tappets

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Adjusting tappets

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Hi all looking for a bit of help.
Tried ot adjust tappets today ,
Loosened lock nut , backed off adjust screw
Tightened till touching no rocking.
But thats as tight as it will turn can't get the two full turns .
Any ideas as I don't want to force it damaging screwdriver slot.
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Hi Gally

you need to turn the engine to the correct positions for each cylinder or youll do a lot of damage

A great video from Steve  :ok

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Thanks for the reply.
Sorted
Had pully set at wrong timing mark. :oops:
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:ok
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