Procedures
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING VALVE LASH
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove cylinder head cover.
3. Rotate camshaft so lobes are vertical (1).
4. Check clearance using feeler gauges.
5. Repeat for all tappets and record readings.
6. If clearance was too small, go to the clearance to small procedure Clearance to Small.
7. If clearance was too large, go to the clearance to large procedure Clearance to Large.
Clearance to Small
1. Remove camshafts.
2. Specification - clearance = change
3. Decrease tappet thickness by change figure.
4. Install camshafts.
5. Verify that valve lash is correct.
Clearance to Large
1. Remove camshafts.
2. Clearance - specification = change.
3. Increase tappet thickness by change figure.
4. Install camshafts.
5. Verify that valve lash is correct.