Another way to do it without having to remember the "Rule 0f What Number was
That?" is to pretend there is a mirror across the center of the engine. Put
your finger on the one thats open and adjust the one in the mirror. Works
without regard to the number of cylinders.
Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6 80-TR8 W4UCK
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Joe Curry
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 4:33 PM
To: Stephane St-Amant
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
Yes, it's the rule if 13!
Joe
Stephane St-Amant wrote:
>
> Is there an equivalent for 6 cylinder engine... Namely a TR6 engine?
>
> Steph
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Drew Rogge <drew@pixar.com>
> Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 3:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
>
> >
> > 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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