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Old 06-10-2011, 07:50 AM   #19
blaine
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Re: Time for an engine overhaul?

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Originally Posted by anjames

I accidentally bought the wrong tappet adjuster, so I wasn't able to adjust the valves (which were tighter than spec after reassembly), and the spark plug is a little gunky due to burning all that oil, but it fired right up and ran fine this afternoon when I gave it a go. One new plug and one tappet adjuster set and it'll be running like a champ again.
A Schrader Valve or a Phillips screw will fit the adjuster.I always liked using a schrader valve.A short one works better than the factory tool.The factory tool is too long for adjusting the valves on the intake side without moving the wiring harness out of the way.
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