no, you cannot do that. the risks of bending something is too great. do it with
the
engine off, you will get a more accurate adjustment that way by far.
"Radicic, Gary" wrote:
> All,
> Quick question on adjusting valves on a 216 engine. Do you adjust by manually
> rotating the engine through valve cycle or can you adjust while the engine is
> running?
>
> Seems like I've adjusted a F*rd Falcon 6 while it was running. But not sure
>if
> that would apply here.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary
>
> Gary Radicic
> 1950 Chev 3600
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: W&D [mailto:haist@jps.net]
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 9:11 PM
> To: Radicic, Gary; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] RE: Got it Going!/volt reg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Radicic, Gary" <RadicicG@osc.army.mil>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 4:43 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] RE: Got it Going!
>
> > Still having a charging problem. It does not charge. All wiring appears
> ok, but
> > will check the generator and regulator. Any one trouble shoot a 6V system
> > lately?
> >
> Had the same problem on my '39, no charge. Yesterday, I did this:
>
> Jumper the FIELD connection (with generator field wire attached) on the
> regulator to ground. Start the engine and rev it to a 30-35 mph driving
> speed. If the AMP meter swings over in positive territory, your regulator
> is history. That was the problem with mine. New regulator is in place and
> all is well!
>
> <><
> Whitney Haist
> Orinda, CA
> Chevy Trucks: 2-'46s & a '39
> www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm
>
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