Another valve setting question........curious

[BlueOval Ralph]

You guys need a P & G valve gapper tool, the old timers will remember

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

You guys need a P & G valve gapper tool, the old timers will remember

Still have one.

[Jim B]

Remember this? I guess when a tool came in a wooden box...it's OLD!!!

[Capri]

SAE was who came up with the "how to" on setting valves. Seems to be more accurate when you set them this way.

Watched dad win $$$ setting valves this way/

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Jim B

Remember this? I guess when a tool came in a wooden box...it's OLD!!!

Yep. Have the box and adapters.

[BlueOval Ralph]

Got two boxes the one I had and the one my partner had lot of adapters and the sleeves also both kits like new also a lot of the original paper work and catalogs

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Yep. Have the box and adapters.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Was valve gapper, tool that shows lash on dial indicator?
Here in Ky. we usaully use wore out hack saw blades to set valves.LOL
Biggest problem I see is guys won't check valves,I tell customers to check every week,that they should'nt have to adjust them,but as preventive mantainance,and look at springs,retainers,etc.
Then a couple years later they tell me or hear them tell how good engine is and how they never even had a valve cover off.
Mike Taylor 3601

[BlueOval Ralph]

Yes it showed actual lash on dial bumped motor over with starter button and watch dial

[Marine One]

Everyone likes to experiment with valve timing, so methods vary depending on what you are trying to accomplish with the iron in your engine. With that said, the following is a very simple procedure to start out with that eliminates countless engine bumps and allot of frustration. Just rotate the engine twice, knocking out half the valves at each stop. Simple, effective and proven.

Identify cyl 1 at TDC (piston at the top of the power stroke with both valves closed). Mark it on the damper.

Rotate engine in direction of standard rotation to remove any lash and stop at your mark. If you overshoot the mark, do not back up, just go around in standard rotation again until you hit it.

Install pushrods and rockers with rocker adjustment screws out (max lash).
Evenly torque your rocker arms to spec.

Gently remove lash between rocker arms and pushrods by slowly tightening the adjustment screws.

At this point without rotating the engine any farther, you should be able to adjust 4 exhaust and 4 intake valves. Your firing order depends on which valves get adjusted.

Rotate the engine in standard rotation again a full 360 degrees, stopping on your “TDC” mark, being mindful not to overshoot the mark..

At this point you should be able to adjust the remaining 4 exhaust and 4 intake valves.

Hope this helps!