The numbers add up to 9...
In other words if the #1 valve is open, adjust #8 (8+1=9)
#2 open, adjust 7, etc.
Joe
Drew Rogge wrote:
>
> Ok, I'll play. Hate to show my ignorance but what is the "Rule of Nines?"
>
> Drew
>
> On May 12, 2:00pm, Peter C. wrote:
> > Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
> >
> > Oh dear.... offended... sorry. Just being a bit too brief.
> > I was offering up a different way to remember. You are helping by pointing
> > out a discrepancy in the Haynes. I was trying to help by offering an almost
> > universal rule for 4-cylinder engines. (almost, because I haven't tested it
> > on everything....yet)
> > Peter C... attempting to help un-twist some knickers
> > -------
> > At 01:50 PM 5/12/2000 , Z27407@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > >In a message dated 5/12/00 1:19:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > >nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
> > >
> > ><< Think "Rule of Nines" and you wont need a book. >>
> > >
> > >Well.. I just thought that I would mention the Haynes error for those who
> > >may not know about "The Rule" and may be using "The Book".
> > >
> > >Thanks for your reply!
> > >
> > >Paul Cordts
> > >Custom Cars, Inc.
> >
> >-- End of excerpt from Peter C.
>
> --
> Drew Rogge
> drew@pixar.com
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