[Sean Marconette]

Rick,
Although spec states .004 for valve lash, as hot as these things run is that pushing it? Should I open up the lash more?

It make all the difference in the world to have the right tools to safely work on stuff. I was half tempted to make a spreader bar for the engine hoist instead of the lifting straps that I am using. But that means planning on having to work on this more in the future! Its sitting on jack stands until I work on it, otherwise it will be lifted 4' off the floor so I can access the bottom. I can't imagine working on this thing if it was last year before I built my shop.

The overhead cranes would be great, heck the fork lift would make this even easier to get this thing in and out of the trailer a lot faster. I am sure this is a tinker toy compared to the large generators that you typically work on!

Take care
Sean