The Datsun Roadster Review had a great article many years ago about
adjusting the valves but I have no way to post it so everyone can see it
unfortunately.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
To: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: Adjusting the valves
> Sounds confusing to me. Try removing the spark plugs, put the timing mark
> on top dead center. That will bring up No.1 Piston to the compression
> stroke, meaning that both valves for that Cyl. are closed, then adjust the
> Valves on #1 Cyl. Then putting your finger over the spark plug hole on #3
> Cyl. turn the engine until the pressure stops pushing your finger and the
> Piston is at the top, and the valves are closed then adjust. Doing the
same
> for 2 & 4 Cylinders. Done!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert.Long@CSDInc.com <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, July 19, 2001 8:44 AM
> Subject: Adjusting the valves
>
>
> >Roadster List,
> >
> >Here's how I've adjusted my valves, is this correct?
> >
> >>From the passenger side, I'm turning the engine manually,
> >clockwise, until I see 2 springs compressed, pushrod pushing
> >the rocker up. Then I count to this valve and subtract it
> >from 9, and adjust that valve to .017" (hot). So, if #6 is
> >compressed, I adjust #3.
> >
> >Is it correct to adjust 2 valves at a time? It looks to me
> >like #4 and #7 compress at the same time, #8 and #6, #5 and #2,
> >#1 and #3.
> >
> >Thanks...Robert - 67.5 1600 - ABQ
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