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The camshaft manufacturer or your engine builder will give you the preferred lash range-it`s usually between 0.010- and 0.024-inch for a race engine.
Valve lash is the available clearance (or gap) between the rocker arm and the tip of the valve stem when the lifter for that valve is sitting on the base circle of the cam lobe (when the valve is intended to be fully closed).
If it too loose, the valve will open later and close earlier. The effect of setting the valve lash too tight can result in the valve not fully closing on the seat. This will allow cylinder pressure to escape along with high-temperature combustion gases.
Valve lash is the gap between the engine`s valve train components. The technical jargon for it is “valve clearance”. The exact area where valve lash is measured will vary by engine design. For example, on overhead valve engines, valve lash is the distance between the tip of the valve stem and the rocker arm.
Valve Clearance Tips
Recommended valve-to-piston clearance is generally 0.080-inch minimum on the intake side and 0.100-inch minimum for the exhaust valve. The exhaust needs a little more clearance because it expands more with heat.
To measure valve lash, first rotate the engine so that cam lobe is not pushing against the respective rocker assembly. Valve lash is measured with a feeler gauge between the tappet adjusting screw and the end of the valve stem. A feeler gauge measurement is either a go or no-go.
Manufacturers specify an acceptable range for valve clearances – typically 0.1 to 0.2mm for inlet and 0.2 to 0.3mm for exhaust valves.
Major camshaft manufacturers recommend setting valves cold, to avoid erroneous adjustments on lifters that may be “pumped up” If you are setting valves on a fresh engine that has not been run, everything should be well lubricated before you begin.
You should have your valve lash inspected at manufacturers recommended intervals. A sure sign that it`s time for a valve lash adjustment is if your engine is making a loud clicking or tapping noise when starting up or if you experience a loss in engine power.
If you notice that your engine is losing power when you start it or if you hear loud tapping or clicking sound when you start it, your valves may be out of adjustment. A rough idling time, especially before the car warms up, is another sign that your valves are out of adjustment.
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How do I adjust valve rods and what’s the clearances ? Model325 John deere lawn tractor.
ANSWER : Hi I’m Dane, and I’m going to help you solve you problem. Glad to finally get this answered for you. The piston should be set to top dead center on the compression stroke. Adjust the valves when cold to .004 Intake and .006 Exhaust. Torque spec is 61″ lb .If you found this reply helpful, please leave me some THUMBS UP if you think I’m deserving! 🙂 Thank you! Dane
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Won’t crank over seems like to much compression ?
ANSWER : OHV? First try adjusting the valves too much clearance will the decompressor to not work. Now the decompressor can also fail but try the valve adjustment first.
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24 HP B&S ENGINE HAS compression lock up when at first turn over. I have to turn the flywheel by hand past compression . DO i have a decompession valve problem and how do I repair this ?
ANSWER : Usually a valve adjustment will remedy this problem. The compression release is built into the valve train. If the gap is too great, the compression release will not function properly and you will be trying to start the engine under full compression and the starter motor will not do that. Without knowing the model no. of the engine it is difficult to determine what the valve adjustment is for your application. You would be safe to set both at .004? You may want to contact a local dealer or Briggs website once you get the engine model no. to get the exact specs. I will say that in worse case scenarios, the compression link brakes on the camshaft and no matter how you adjust it, it’s not going to help, but again that is rare. That problem of course involves replacing the camshaft. Hope this helps in some way.
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Installing new head gasket i need torque specs on head , rocker arm shaft, and valve clearence
ANSWER :
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Need valve adjustment specs for 25 hp kawasaki
ANSWER : Sometimes it is better to have more clearance than not enough
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Valve clearances for jd la valve adjustment only John Deere Tractor Model L A doesn’t cut it with this web site so that is the reason for this approach
ANSWER : 0.08mm-0.13 mm- intake top
0.13mm-0.18mm- exhaust bottom
0.13mm-0.18mm- exhaust bottom
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Karcher 211 – no motor action
ANSWER : Dear Tigger82 (also montaver2000),
This explaination is relavent to various Karcher models, especialy your model. When you are using the machine with the gun open….presurised water comes out of the lance. When you close the gun, the machine stops. This happens by means of a Spill Valve or often called the Control Valve. When the gun is closed, this spill valve cotracts with built up pressure and at the same time works on a miro switch which cuts the electricity….and thus stops the electric motor. Now in many cases when the gun is again opened, this spill valve sticks and keeps the electric circuit closed.
In all cases you must open the cover, and locate this spill valve. Sometimes it is easy to see a micro switch on it. If you remove the miro switch from the spill valve the motor will for sure turn.
Now the spill valve gets stuck for many reasons. One of the reasons is that you leave the machine under pressure for a long time and even store away the machine with pressure still in the system. A spill valve also gets stuck due to detergent. I sometimes service the spill valve and lubricate with special solicon grease. But the best way is to change the spill valve with a new one. So in a few words, the spill valve is stuck and leaving the microswitch off. So the electric motor cannot turn. One final hint is that sometimes the spill valve is difficult to remove. So all one has to do is attach water supply and switch on the pump. With the pressure produced the spill valve will be pushed out. In my oponion this job must be done by a person who knows what he is doing. Carefull that you have safety electrical breakers. See that you have safety shoes, safety gloves and eye protection.
Regards,
Fulltech.
This explaination is relavent to various Karcher models, especialy your model. When you are using the machine with the gun open….presurised water comes out of the lance. When you close the gun, the machine stops. This happens by means of a Spill Valve or often called the Control Valve. When the gun is closed, this spill valve cotracts with built up pressure and at the same time works on a miro switch which cuts the electricity….and thus stops the electric motor. Now in many cases when the gun is again opened, this spill valve sticks and keeps the electric circuit closed.
In all cases you must open the cover, and locate this spill valve. Sometimes it is easy to see a micro switch on it. If you remove the miro switch from the spill valve the motor will for sure turn.
Now the spill valve gets stuck for many reasons. One of the reasons is that you leave the machine under pressure for a long time and even store away the machine with pressure still in the system. A spill valve also gets stuck due to detergent. I sometimes service the spill valve and lubricate with special solicon grease. But the best way is to change the spill valve with a new one. So in a few words, the spill valve is stuck and leaving the microswitch off. So the electric motor cannot turn. One final hint is that sometimes the spill valve is difficult to remove. So all one has to do is attach water supply and switch on the pump. With the pressure produced the spill valve will be pushed out. In my oponion this job must be done by a person who knows what he is doing. Carefull that you have safety electrical breakers. See that you have safety shoes, safety gloves and eye protection.
Regards,
Fulltech.
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What is the valve lash adjustment settings on a craftsman 6.5hp tiller
ANSWER : Hi bbg713,I hope I can help you out. The valve lash (tappet clearance) on engines of approx this size should be 0.005-0.007 inches (0.13-0.18 mm) for intake valve and 0.007-0.009 inch 0.18-0.23 mm for exhaust valve (cold engine). Adjust tappet clearance by grinding end of valve stem to increase clearance or grind valve seat deeper to decrease clearance. I hope I have helped you a bit. Any more questions are welcome. Regards and good luck. Denis.
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