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aaronious1
10-05-2008, 01:53 PM
Does anyone know what position the crankshaft should be in when checking the valve clearance? My mechanic is great but something is not jiving and we want to get the most we can out of it.

paulr44
10-13-2008, 11:39 PM
Generally, the piston should be at TDC on the compression stroke.

30yearTech
10-13-2008, 11:47 PM
Does anyone know what position the crankshaft should be in when checking the valve clearance? My mechanic is great but something is not jiving and we want to get the most we can out of it.

To insure that the compression release is not engaged, manufactures recommend checking and making adjustments to the valves at 1/4" past TDC.