At 06:06 PM 5/20/02 -0400, Larry Elswick wrote:
>What's the best way to check for valve springs
>binding? Thanks!
>Larry
At rest, or uncompressed, the rocker arms should give you 0.010" clearance
under the valve stem. If you are worried that a valve spring is binding up
or not releasing fully, pull all the rocker arms and push rods out (keep
them in order!), clean the springs and pan areas, then reassemble. You'll
have to readjust the valves, of course, but that's an easy job. Probably
no more than an hour from start to finish for pulling the parts, cleaning
them, reinstalling and adjustments.
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