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tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:51 am
by Edward.21
hi
i need to check the tappets on my trav, but im not sure how to do it. i understand the feeler gauge part but im not sure what the "9 rule" is.
thanks
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:23 am
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Always adds up to 9, when you have 8 fully open adjust 1, 7 open adjust 2, 6 adjust 3, 5 do 4. Easy!
Dont forget to lock them tight again after you adjust, first time I adjusted them I did that and ended upon three cylinders......
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:26 am
by Edward.21
ok thanks. just to be clear no1 is the one closest to the grill?
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:27 am
by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Yes 1 at the radiator and 8 at the back
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:00 pm
by Edward.21
Ok, thanks for your help
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:21 pm
by alexandermclaren
great tip handy to know
many thanks
Re: tappet adjustment.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:52 pm
by bmcecosse
It matters not - #1 can be the rear valve if you wish! Be sure to set 15 thou exhausts and 12 thou inlets. And check/reset every 3000 miles.