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tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:14 pm
by wickermonkey
I came to try and check my tappets lastnight and was unable to turn the engine by hand so i was going to put a socket on the crankshaft pulley to turn it, only thing is my socket set only goes up to 32mm. There wasnt enough room for me to get a proper measurement. Is this the best way to do it or am i doing something wrong?
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:22 pm
by lambrettalad
Hi did you take the plugs out?
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:23 pm
by bmcecosse
Posting the same question in two places just gets you the same answer - twice....
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:44 pm
by wickermonkey
lambrettalad wrote:Hi did you take the plugs out?
No i never, didnt think of that.
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:46 pm
by wickermonkey
bmcecosse wrote:Posting the same question in two places just gets you the same answer - twice....
If thats the case whats the point of have 2 different forums? why not just shut the one down.
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:00 pm
by bmcecosse
Hahahaha - they tend to serve different types of Minor Owner..
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:03 pm
by IslipMinor
Leave the plugs in and use starting handle, but make sure that the ignition is turned off!
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:19 pm
by lambrettalad
I presumed a starting handle was being used
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:44 pm
by wickermonkey
Nope havnt got one, just my manly hands around the pulley
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:06 am
by lambrettalad
then take the plugs out ,makes it so much easier
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:21 am
by bmcecosse
It's a 1275 and probably hasn't had the starter dog fitted. Use the FAN - just take care not to bend it. And if it slips in the belt - then the belt is not tight enough. Easier to turn the engine anti-clockwise.....
Re: tappet check? crank pulley bolt soze?
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:08 pm
by philthehill
An easy way to check the valve clearances if you cannot use the starter dog is to take out the plugs, put the car into top gear let the handbrake off (make sure that it is on level ground) and pull the car forwards or push backwards until the valve you want to check is in the right position i.e. No 1 valve fully down, check valve clearance of No 8 valve and adjust if necessary, then No 2 down check and adjust No 7 and so on until all are done.