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    Checking and Adjusting Valves How A Car Works

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    The document discusses checking valve clearances on an overhead cam (OHC) engine with an indirect-acting valve mechanism. It notes that the clearance is measured between the cam and cam follower pivot post. While adjusting the clearances requires precision tools like a micrometer and shim selection found in a garage, one can check the clearances themselves and determine if adjustment is needed. It advises knowing the firing order, cylinder number 1, inlet/exhaust valves, and which rockers/cams operate them to properly check clearances.

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    The document discusses checking valve clearances on an overhead cam (OHC) engine with an indirect-acting valve mechanism. It notes that the clearance is measured between the cam and cam follower pivot post. While adjusting the clearances requires precision tools like a micrometer and shim selection found in a garage, one can check the clearances themselves and determine if adjustment is needed. It advises knowing the firing order, cylinder number 1, inlet/exhaust valves, and which rockers/cams operate them to properly check clearances.

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    The document discusses checking valve clearances on an overhead cam (OHC) engine with an indirect-acting valve mechanism. It notes that the clearance is measured between the cam and cam follower pivot post. While adjusting the clearances requires precision tools like a micrometer and shim selection found in a garage, one can check the clearances themselves and determine if adjustment is needed. It advises knowing the firing order, cylinder number 1, inlet/exhaust valves, and which rockers/cams operate them to properly check clearances.

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    The document discusses checking valve clearances on an overhead cam (OHC) engine with an indirect-acting valve mechanism. It notes that the clearance is measured between the cam and cam follower pivot post. While adjusting the clearances requires precision tools like a micrometer and shim selection found in a garage, one can check the clearances themselves and determine if adjustment is needed. It advises knowing the firing order, cylinder number 1, inlet/exhaust valves, and which rockers/cams operate them to properly check clearances.

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    Indirect acting overhead cam

    The valve clearance on OHC engines


    with indirect-acting mechanisms are
    measured between the cam and the
    cam follower pivot post.
    That is a job best left to a garage which
    has a micrometer for measuring shims,
    and a wide selection of them. But you can
    check the clearances yourself, and decide
    whether they need adjusting.
    You must know the firing order of the
    engine, which cylinder is No. 1, which are
    inlet and exhaust valves and which
    rockers or cams operate them. Make a
    plan of all this information on paper.
    Find the correct valve clearances for inlet
    and exhaust valves, and whether they
    should be adjusted with the engine hot or
    cold.

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