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Re: Tappet adjustment tool

To: R John Lye <rjl6n@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu>
Subject: Re: Tappet adjustment tool
From: Gary G Goodlund <garyg@crl.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 1996 06:23:42 -0800 (PST)
Who builds/sells these tools?  What is it's brand name? I've never seen 
one.
Gary Goodlund garyg@crl.com

> > Has anyone use one of these tools that lets 
you dial 
in the > > tappet clearance by turning a wheel ?  Are they useful / easy
> > to use or is it as easy to use a feeler gauge ?
> 
> Yes, I've got one and like it a lot.  Once its calibrated (and they've
> got calibrations for many cars already listed), its even easier to
> use than a feeler gauge.  One nice thing is that you'll be able to
> measure the valve clearance even with somewhat worn rockers.  They're
> not that expensive, and I think they're worth the money.
> 
> 
> John Lye
> 
> rjl6n@uva.pcmail.Virginia.EDU
> 

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