Having a mind blank

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Nick
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Having a mind blank

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Im having a senior moment! Whats the correct way to set valve clearances on a major?
Oh yay, look, another seized bolt! Lets get a hammer.....and some kano.....and some cider!

Brian
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Rule of Nine.
8 = Down (Open) .... Set = 1
7 ........................Set = 2
6 ........................Set = 3
5 ........................Set = 4

Continue through them like this, adding the number of both valves to 9.

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Re: Having a mind blank

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Thanks for that brian, I couldnt remember last night! I was out in my workshop trying to work it out for ages, and didnt want to do it wrong! :oops:
Oh yay, look, another seized bolt! Lets get a hammer.....and some kano.....and some cider!

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