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When setting the tappets....?
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 10:15
by Earl
Hi just wondering when I set the tappet clearance do I push the Pushrod in and let it gently fall back to its resting position and the set the gap or do I push the Pushrod all the way in and hold it in and then set the gap?
Thx.
Re: When setting the tappets....?
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 11:55
by tonytech
I cant really answer your question, but for the tecnical wizz kids to come, please tell us what engine you have?
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Re: When setting the tappets....?
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 17:44
by Earl
DOH
the engine is an air cooled 2 litre
Re: When setting the tappets....?
Posted: 15 Apr 2009, 20:07
by kevtherev
to reset Hydraulic tappets I run the engine up for about 5 mins
this gets the tappet pumped up
when the tappets to be adjusted are at the compression stroke I back them off untill the rocker moves freely
then using my finger and thumb, screw in the adjusting screw till it stops on the valve head.
then taking a screwdriver tighten the screw a further two turns to pre load the tappet.
that is how I do it, as it works for me
others may not put so much preload in.