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Valve clearance - exhaust side

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Lightcs1776, Jun 18, 2016.

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  1. Trotskie_10

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    After adjusting the valves will the carbs need adjusted as well?
     
    Trotskie_10, Oct 25, 2016
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  2. Stumplifter

    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    It is a good idea to resynch after a valve clearance adjustment. Running synch that is.
     
    Stumplifter, Oct 25, 2016
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    I was able to Find Them all on eBay, Paid like 3 Bucks a Shim if Memory serves.
     
    Jerrod Robinson1086, Feb 1, 2024
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    I could not get the Shims out to save My Life. I ended up just pulling the Cams, and still had to tap a Small Flathead up under with a Small Hammer.
     
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  5. Dave in Ireland

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    Yep, sometimes the shim is well stuck in. Luckily I've not had to remove cams yet, but it's been close.
    Generally find a small sharp screwdriver of just the right size gets in there, and if it's just oil being grabby it will release. A set of hemostats work well for shim removal and replacement too.
     
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    A blast of compressed air aimed at the notch has freed them up for me when they are particularly stubborn.
     
    Roast644, Feb 2, 2024
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    That's a good idea @Roast644 - will have to try that next time
     
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    Did you rotate the notch opening of the outer ring to the top before you put the clamp tool on to hold the ring down and then rotate the cam?
     
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