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brian.b

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Valve adjustment
« on: August 30, 2016, 11:34:51 AM »
Hey guys when you adjust the valves on these cars do you take the intake and exhaust manifolds off....Is there an easier way......and does anyone have a diagram on adjusting them
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Re: Valve adjustment
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2016, 01:03:28 PM »
Ok can you use just regular wrenches on this or do you actually need special wrenches....... 
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Re: Valve adjustment
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2016, 01:38:11 PM »
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Re: Valve adjustment
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2016, 02:36:52 PM »
The manifolds can stay in place. There are special wrenches one can use to adjust the valves...they're thinner than standard but you can use regular ones.
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Re: Valve adjustment
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2016, 10:35:20 PM »
Look on ebay for a set of Tappet Wrenches.  They were common in the old flathead days. Chances are you'll find the set you need among these.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xtappet+.TRS0&_nkw=tappet+wrench&_sacat=0


I don't remember the size required off hand. Perhaps Joe can elaborate on that.
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