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Nic

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7th Jul, 2007 at 05:47:40pm

This is a slightly stupid question, but is best to set the clearances when the engine is cold, or up to temp?

Ive been thinking about it today and thought of merits for both

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Joe C

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Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

7th Jul, 2007 at 05:55:11pm

engine cold,

the settings should be more repeatable as the push rods will be at... what 20 deg +/- 10 deg rather than 100 deg +/- ???? deg

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Jason G

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7th Jul, 2007 at 05:59:43pm

I've always done them cold inc ford crossflows etc.

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I would start the furthest place from the finish.


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7th Jul, 2007 at 07:03:33pm

if its hot subtract 0.002"

cold is best, you dont get hot fingers






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7th Jul, 2007 at 07:19:20pm

Cold or not been driven for a few hours temp here


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Nic

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First mini turbo to get in the 12's & site perv

Herefordshire

8th Jul, 2007 at 01:23:48pm

cool (err no pun intended)

Ill check them now then, i started thinking and then just confused myself

And then with the application of some alcohol i remembered that the plate on the morris minor says to set them cold

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8th Jul, 2007 at 01:47:03pm

For most of us the application of alcohol usually leads to an inability to look women in the face when speaking to them, and a yearning for a kebab.

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Strange boy.........


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Jason G

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8th Jul, 2007 at 03:40:27pm

Theres a connection between kebabs & women around here. Both look like road kill!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

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8th Jul, 2007 at 04:09:06pm

Hi,
You need to find a better Kebab shop *wink*
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Gavin :)

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AlexF2003

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Newbury, Berks

9th Jul, 2007 at 12:11:50pm

I perfer to do it with the engine running.....


:p

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9th Jul, 2007 at 12:53:05pm

i'm with Alex. check them with the engine runing and set them to the thickness of a screw driver blade. must be a flat head.

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9th Jul, 2007 at 03:23:44pm

I would love a reply where someone has tried this and managed to get a good thick screwdriver in between and thus making contact between the piston and valve :)

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9th Jul, 2007 at 03:58:27pm

yes but with the engine running i would like to watch you try and get the screw driver in!! may be hold the valve open with your fingers!!!

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9th Jul, 2007 at 04:01:00pm




On 9th of Jul, 2007 at 12:53pm Turbo Shed said:
i'm with Alex.


Didn't know you where like that! LOL

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9th Jul, 2007 at 04:01:08pm

almost as good as a person i know who works for the AA, checked a cambelt tension with the engine runing by putting his finger between the belt and pulley. i think the belt was a bit tight as it took his finger off!!!

AlexF2003

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9th Jul, 2007 at 05:37:02pm




On 9th of Jul, 2007 at 04:01pm Jimster said:


On 9th of Jul, 2007 at 12:53pm Turbo Shed said:
i'm with Alex.


Didn't know you where like that! LOL


What ARE you insinuating!

Alex

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