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Message started by franch on 07/29/06 at 05:55:21

Title: top dead center
Post by franch on 07/29/06 at 05:55:21

i am having trouble finding TDC
i rotate counter clockwise till notch lines up but i have free play in rocker arms on each time the valves close.
in other words every time notch lines up i have free play in rocker arms. thge piston is at top of it's stroke each time the notch lines up

what the h am i doing wrong ?

Title: Re: top dead center
Post by 911radioman on 07/29/06 at 07:02:28

TDC will have more play in the valves that non-TDC. Sometimes it is a very minute amount, so you have to really be paying attention to tell it.

Title: Re: top dead center
Post by bentwheel on 07/29/06 at 07:46:34

If you are trying to determine TDCC, rotate the engine until the intake valve compresses. The next TDC that arrives is the compression TDC. That's the one you want for repairs and adjustments.

Title: Re: top dead center
Post by franch on 07/29/06 at 07:57:59

Radioman, there is no discernable difference but thanks

Bentwheel, that should work as i can see the intake valves compress.
good idea
thanks, i was about to change religions

Title: Re: top dead center
Post by vroom1776 on 07/31/06 at 06:45:32

Check out the "Adjusting your valves" threaqd in the tech sect.

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