Tom C.,
I have heard that there are two ways as well.
A guy I knew back in PA would adjust valves engine running and boy what an
oily mess. Of course, this guy used to work on the GM lines
building/testing motors. He was retired on medical disability with back
problems (small wonder). He was into drag racing and had a 427 Camero that
he would tweek every Saturday night (for the Sunday drags). This guy would
swap trannies and motors in the amount of time you and I would do tune-ups!
I would assume, based on this guys hobby, that the running adjustments are
trickier but more absolute.
To take a shot a the non-operating adjustments: I would think that the #1
cylinder would have to be TDC. Adjustment can be made either hot or cold.
Clearances are dependent upon temperature. I would feel that hot would be
better.
Tom B. 57 Stepside 3200
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From: tcape [SMTP:tcape@weblnk.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 11:43 AM
To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
One additional question on adjusting valves. Does the engine have to be
running? I have been told 'yes' by one person and 'no' by another. TIA
Tom Caperton
'47 2nd 3100
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From: cupola2@worldnet.att.net
To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 10:42 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
>I'm using a 1954 Truck Shop Manuel as a reference to adjust the valves
>on my '54 3100. All that I can find is to make sure the engine is
>sufficiently warmed up. Doesn't the position of the piston (TDC) come
>in to play also?
>Thank you,
>John
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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