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Valve clearance - exhaust side

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

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  1. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Mine did run better after I touched it there.
     
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    K-moe's drawing sidetracked me for a moment, lol !
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yup....that's the spot
     
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    Now I know the reasons why I keep coming back here. Only one is the XJ knowledge base. I can only imagine what it would be like if we could all be in the same room together with a good German draft on tap. Party somewhere in the middle of the US?
     
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    Wouldn't that be cool, especially standing outside the pub, draft in hand, looking at all the XJ's lined up!
     
    cgutz, Oct 21, 2016
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    What time should we meet up? I'm thirsty!
     
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    Gella's Diner and LB. Brewing. Hays, Kansas. Noon Tomorrow. Start riding.
     
    k-moe, Oct 21, 2016
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I thought it's called "CNYCC"
     
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    Uh... a little more notice would be nice... heh... Maybe over the summer? How many teachers are on here? Summer off to ride across country? Tempting by the way... A mere 22.5 hours away from me (http://www.lbbrewing.com) and Holy Crap if that is not DEAD CENTER of the US. But you knew that already didn't you k-moe...
    Indeed. I've already attended that one... and you can put me on the list for 2017!
     
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    Count on it!
     
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    After adjusting the valves will the carbs need adjusted as well?
     
    Trotskie_10, Oct 25, 2016
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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.
     
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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.
     
    Jerrod Robinson1086, Feb 1, 2024
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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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